Education

Sector Success Story

Cardinals in Motion Play

Steenrod Elementary School

The Main Goal
Add a playground for all students and unrestricted access to the playground for the community

The Purpose
Having an accessible playground for all students is important in improving physical activity during the school day. Making the playground accessible at all times unrestricted allows for families in the community to participate in physical activity.

34% of students are low SES

18 inch volta spinner height for easy transfers

270 students and community members impacted

Project Outcomes

Environmental Changes

Created physical and observable change to the built and social environment in Steenrod Elementary School

Building Capacity

The playground has accommodations allowing those with disabilities opportunity of play. Playground has unrestricted access to all community members for free use

The Bottom Line

Steenrod Elementary School has brought important change to their community. Not only are they promoting physical activity, but they are also making play accessible for everyone. They continue to promote change and positively impact their students and community.