School library as the active learning center of the school

Abstract

The fact is that many children, especially teenagers, suffer from mental and emotional stress and problems with their learning skills. Many of them are at risk of cardiovascular and locomotor system diseases because of the sedentary life-style. Most health experts agree that kids live sedentary if they do not exercise at least 30 minutes three times a week, have a lessons that requires little physical activity and sit most of the time. Physically active kids feel better what is prerequisite for successful learning but it is very often that pupils at school sit and learn using tablets, books, smartphones and computers. The needs of today pupils means active learning but also active way of living. School library is one of the most appropriate location in the school to connect movement, creativity and learning.