Air Quality Flag Program Implementation Resources

	Communication Resources
		Letters to Parent announcing the program
			English Version
			Spanish Version

Procedures – Each school should adopt and insure that all staff understands the procedures for outdoor activities on various air quality days.

Air Quality Flag Program Sample Procedures

Training Materials – Training on air quality and health is an important part of this program. The following materials assist in educating staff regarding the program.

Indoor Physical Education Program

Physical Activity is important even on days with poor outdoor air quality. The resources below were adapted from the Active Indoor Resource curriculum currently being used in the San Joaquin Valley area of California schools. 

Without physical activity, a student’s chance for good health, well-being, and overall academic and social success will suffer. Daily physical activity provides a simple, effective method of reducing children’s risk of developing chronic diseases, while fostering lifelong fitness habits.

The Active Indoor Recess (A.I.R.) curriculum is dedicated to the physical development and general health of each student. Through the A.I.R. curriculum, children develop healthy fitness habits, a positive attitude towards physical activity, movement control, body management, hand-eye/foot-eye coordination and skills associated with a wide range of physical activities. At this crucial point in each student’s life, activity is essential, therefore on air pollution alerts days, physical education still needs to be a priority. This curriculum offers teacher’s ways to meet the physical education need either in a classroom or a larger space such as a lunchroom. A warm-up and cool-down, lasting 2 to 3 minutes, should always be included to allow the heart rate to gradually increase in the beginning and gradually decrease at the end. It is our hope that these options will provide you with some new and different activities to enhance Physical Education programs, while increasing the fun and enjoyment for all involved.

Classroom or Large Space Activities – K-6
Classroom or Large Space Activities - Junior High