Brain Breaks:  Marching  FREE DOWNLOAD Product Description
Grab this set of Marching Brain Break Cards that’s sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with this Marching “themed” set of 8 brain break cards. Some examples include: March like a soldier, March like a Pirate with a Peg Leg, March Like a Skater and March like a Rock Star.

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A Principal's Call to Action: Playground heat safety


As a principal, the well-being of students extends far beyond test scores and classroom curriculum. It encompasses their safety throughout the entire school day, from the quiet focus of morning lessons to the exuberant energy of recess. This seemingly carefree time for play and social interaction can quickly turn dangerous when scorching temperatures transform the playground into a potentia…

Some tips for hot days at recess.

As the school year begins, it is important to remember that some children may be mildly dehydrated after playing outside.  Children do not have the same cooling system as adults so they can overheat pretty easily on a hot day on the blacktop.    To make matters worse,  most children are so busy playing their favorite recess game that they forget to get a drink.

When children want to get a drink after recess on a…

What You Can Do About Excessively Hot Playgrounds

Playground temperatures can soar well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, posing significant health risks to students. Studies have shown that excessive heat can lead to heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and even death READ MORE

Grab this set of Fantasy Football Brain Breaks that are sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them, and get them up and moving in a classroom.Students have fun with a Fantasy Football “themed” set of 19 brain break cards. Some examples include: Running with knees high for 30 seconds, doing your best touchdown, and doing a stadium wave.Printable version
* Print pages on card stock
* Laminate if you pre…

How Schools Can Protect Students From Wild Fire Smoke At Recess

Here are some things schools can do to protect students and learn to live with wildfire smoke. READ MORE

Rising Heat and Athletics A local headline stated, “At least three California students were taken to
hospital for heat-related injuries.” These injuries highlight the effects of extreme heat on health as the country and schools grapple with increasingly severe weather.   READ MORE

Check out our latest online course.  Playground Games and Strategies for Improving Recess. Link to online courses.

This set of 12 workout cards shows an illustration of the various exercises to be performed. The set includes Push-ups, leg lifts, bent knee toe touches and more.Great for Brain Breaks and indoor recess or physical education.In the preview above you can see that I store my cards/products in 9" x 12" white envelopes and laminate or glue the cover on the front of the envelope. This fits into a regular-size file drawer for easy storage.Do…

Enjoy this set of Lunch Room Rules Posters. Great for a classroom to remind students of appropriate lunchroom behavior or enlarge and post in the cafeteria.Rules Set Includes:Say Thank YouBe PatientTalk QuietlyDon't Waste FoodMake Good ChoicesClean UpRaise Your Hand to be ExcusedLine up in an Orderly Manner& a We Love Our Lunch Ladies PosterFREE SET! ENJOY!  Lunchroom Rules Posters

Exercise Card Set #2

The Peaceful Playgrounds Exercise Cards (SET 2) are easy to use and describe the exercises in the set, as well as, have an illustration for each task card. They are a great idea for brain break activities inside or perfect for warm-up exercises in physical education classes held outside. The digital download provides instant access to the pdf format of 25 exercise cards. This makes a great addition to the Peaceful Playgrounds …

The Cinco de Mayo package includes 16 activities to celebrate Mexico and the Battle of Puebla. An overview of the history of Cinco de Mayo, a map of Mexico to color, the flag of Mexico art activity, decorating a sombrero, and an art project for making Maracas. Kids will love to sample food with the "Walking Taco" and flag-inspired dessert cup all while experiencing Mariachi Music through a QR code to scan.Active games include: Mexican …