CKSD bringing peace to the playground
A Federal Physical Education for Progress (PEP) Grant provided Central Kitsap schools money to install Peaceful Playgrounds games and markings at all 12 elementary schools in the district.
CKSD hopes the changes also will help in the classroom.
“If the kids are not all wound up, then the teachers will have more time for instruction,” Martin said.
The district recently received $50,000 for equipment on the playgrounds. Ted Vaughn, physical education specialist for CKSD, said the grant was part of a federal $727,950 Carol M. White Physical Education Program grant used for enhancing the district’s health and fitness programs throughout the schools.
At Jackson Park, four-square grids, hopscotch areas and a host of other games now dot the recess landscape. And for playground supervisor Tina Miglio, the difference is already evident.
“There’s been more team interaction and more inclusion,” she said. “It’s definitely made a difference.”
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