Exercise Equipment for Recess

For some time now, the Steinmühle Bilingual Elementary School has had skateboards and jump ropes to help students stay active and have fun during recess. The sports equipment, valued at approximately 800 euros, was donated by gesundekids.“Gesundekids”is a nonprofit initiative of the Rotary Clubs in Germany. Under the motto “Fit for Life,” the initiative works nationwide to promote the health of children between the ages of 3 and 12. The Rotary Club of Marburg was pleased to receive the request from Steinmühle, which explained the need for physical activity equipment for the elementary school division by noting that many students—having moved to Germany only recently—often haven’t been able to form many social connections yet, struggle with language barriers, and spend a lot of time at their desks learning a new language. The goal is to create opportunities for physical activity and to encourage the students to cooperate and communicate with one another. The balance boards and jump ropes are ideal for this purpose.