Next, Mrs. DiMaggio talks about sports. Her favorite sport to play is softball, and her favorite sport to watch is baseball.

She then explains why she became a teacher. “I just like to be a teacher in general. I like to be working with students,” Mrs. DiMaggio says. “It is fun working with you guys, and I like to be healthy myself and do fun activities with you guys.”

After that, Mrs. DiMaggio talks about her own workouts. “I like to do functional 45 training, which is HIIT workouts and strength training,” she explains.

A 6th grader raises their hand and asks, “What activities do you like to do with us?” Mrs. DiMaggio replies, “I would have to say the strength and coordination skills that the 6th graders will be doing.”

Another student asks, “If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?” Mrs. DiMaggio smiles and says, “I would go to Australia.”

She also answers a few fun questions before class ends. When asked about her favorite movie, she says, “I would have to say Grease.” As for music, “Mostly everything,” Mrs. DiMaggio says, “but if I had to pick, I would say generic pop.”

Before students pack up, Mrs. DiMaggio shares one of her favorite quotes. “My high school coach used to say to me, ‘You have to be comfortable with the uncomfortable.’” She explains, “If you’re put into a situation that is kind of hard, you have to learn to be comfortable with it. That’s why that quote stuck with me.”

After she finishes talking to the class, the period is already over. Everyone begins to pack up and walk out of the room. Even though one class is done, there’s always another next—and Mrs. DiMaggio will be waiting for them.

They are very kind and welcoming. They check on you often, but not too often. It doesn’t take too long for the food to come out. You could just talk for a little bit or play a game while you wait. They help you decide when you are between two options.

The Big Jim: 2 eggs, toast, ham, bacon or sausage, pancakes or French toast, and home fries. Fluffy buttermilk pancakes, perfectly cooked scrambled eggs, and crunchy, buttered toast.

The food was very neat. They didn’t throw it all on one plate—they spread it out between a few plates. They give you the perfect amount of food when you’re hungry. If you’re not too hungry, it might be a little much.

The experience was good because of the delightful waiters and the tasty food. The best thing was the food that I got.

They could add more options to the kids’ menu.

People that love going out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner would like this place.

Overall, my rating is 5 out of 5 stars. The waiters are pleasant and nice, the food is good, it doesn’t take a long time to come out, the drinks come out quickly, and it is very clean.

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First, sports are proven to help with physical health, including weight control. According to MU Health Care, “sports can help you reach your fitness goals and maintain a healthy weight.” Sports increase metabolism, help burn calories, and improve overall physical activity due to the increase in movement. They can also prevent weight-related illnesses such as type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Second, mental health can improve with sports. According to Children’s Mental Health, “playing team sports can improve the mental health of children and adolescents.” It has been proven to lower anxiety and reduce social problems because of the people around you, all working together as a team.

Lastly, sports can help your grades. According to the University of Bridgeport, playing sports can lead students to increased self-confidence, leadership skills, improved emotional regulation, and enhanced motivation and resilience. This often results in better grades and school performance.

On the contrary, some say that sports are time-consuming, and that other, simpler activities like basic exercise are better. Exercise may be just as good for your physical health, but with a slightly stronger commitment, playing sports gives you extra benefits: teamwork, lower depression and anxiety, and valuable skills like reaction time and awareness.

It’s time to encourage more children to play sports. Talk to your local Parks & Recreation department about signing your kids up, or look into local 20, 30, or 40+ leagues so you can join in, too.