Baseball Dice Game Enjoy this set of dice for indoor recess or physical education activities. Roll the number die for the number of repetitions to perform the baseball motions. Roll the baseball motions die to determine the baseball activity. Students take turns rolling the dice and acting out the sports motion like striking if the die shows a baseball player with a bat.
Students can make their own dice prior to playing the activity. Other Sports D…
Bullying Prevention: Is Empathy the Key?



Is Empathy the key to conquering bullying? As I observed my class the first week of school, one child stood out. The incident happened on the third day of school. Allie was a kindergarten student who learned that another child’s much-loved dog died. Most students sat silently, observing the pain in another student’s face […]READ MORE
When is it too hot for Recess?Keeping Kids Cool at School
Scientists don’t yet know why some people become seriously ill while exercising in hot weather, and others don’t. “There’s still a lot we don’t understand” about heat illness, says Douglas Casa, an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Connecticut, who’s extensively studied athletic performance in the heat. READ MORE
Misters: A Cool Answer to Hot Playgrounds
As temperatures continue to climb this summer and smoke from fires spread across various parts of the U.S., schools across the U.S. are beginning to explore long-term options for reducing heat exposure. One solution that is gaining popularity is the use of misting systems. READ MORE
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.

Printab…
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
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