About BEANIEBOOTV

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Hi! My name is Chris Vaughn. I would love to take this opportunity to share a little bit about myself and why I created BEANIEBOOTV. 

I am a father of three beautiful children, Oliver age 2, Brody age 5, and Sawyer (Beanie) age 7.  I have a bachelor’s degree in physical and health education, and I am currently pursuing my master’s degree in exercise science. I have been working for Carroll County Public School as a physical and adaptive education teacher for the last 15 years. I have also spent my last 6 summers in collaboration with the Carroll County Public Library in their summer reading program. I am also active in my community, volunteering as a soccer and basketball coach for ages 5 to 9 as well as helping with the Carroll County Special Olympics program. My newest endeavor was creating and coaching the Manchester Marvels, in collaboration with Manchester Baseball League, a team designed for children with special needs.  

In my career as a physical and health education teacher, I quickly saw the need for children to understand the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. I have seen firsthand the positive impact moving and learning can have on a child’s self-esteem. Even with my own children, I have become increasingly concerned with amount of screen time our young people are exposed too. This passion for helping children grow and learn is the basis for my 15 years of dedication to Carroll County Public Schools. However, I felt like I need to do more beyond what I could provide children in the classroom during my 9 to 5. Hence the creation of BEANIEBOOTV.

I wanted to create a show that could help children move their bodies and stay healthy outside of the school day. I knew it was impossible to expect children to avoid screen time altogether, so I created a show that could allow children the opportunity to use technology while also being more active. The great thing about the episodes available on BEANIEBOOTV, is that children can participate in the movement activities in the safety of their own homes, no matter the weather. 

My BEANIEBOOTV curriculum will help all children ages 3 to 8 learn ways to move their bodies while exploring school-based curriculum concepts. Welcome to BEANIEBOOTV, a place for children to be more active while having fun learning. Just remember to: “Stay safe, have fun, and move your body!”