Kids need to play. They need to acquire the fundamental motor skills that will allow them to be and stay active. They need to understand the benefits of an active lifestyle and healthy eating habits. Kids need to learn how to persevere, how to play fair, how to take turns, how to cooperate with and encourage others. Kids need opportunities to overcome fear in a safe and empowering environment. This doesn’t happen by accident, but through intentional, well-designed lessons that teach the skills and values necessary for leading productive and happy lives. This, I believe, is work worth doing.