Ressie Jefferies Elementary School on a mission to teach kids how to ride a bike

The Royal Examiner went on a field trip to Ressie Jefferies Elementary School this week to see how they teach kindergarten kids to ride a bike. It was quite a sight to see. So “precious” was a comment we heard.

Physical Education teacher Nick Simmons explained the process and how the program began at Ressie.

So, what is this program all about?

This is a national movement led by the Strider Education Foundation to place Kindergarten PE Learn-To-Ride Programs into public schools for free, using donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Learning to ride a bike builds the confidence that changes everything, including balance and muscle strength. It also improves children’s health, including cardiovascular, motor skills, coordination, weight management, skeletal development, and the immune system.

The students started with a warm-up exercise by running around the gym and practicing their balance. Our publisher Mike McCool tried his hand at the balancing exercise – it was a fail. Don’t laugh too hard when you see him trying.