By: Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer









The following tips can help promote recess in your schools:1. Work with the School Wellness Committee to add Recess to your School Wellness Policy. Consider requiring recess daily in K-5, and determine the number of recess minutes each grade level should receive. These recommendations/requirements should be included in your policy.  ......... FREE DOWNLOADStays active for one week Find Full article on Peaceful Playgrou…
Chicago Elementary School Implements a Distancing Playground by Peaceful Playgrounds
A Chicago Catholic School, St. Viator is trying to keep children safe with a new Socially Distanced Playground. Coverage by Channel 7 News Chicago.
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Playgrounds serve to be a microcosm of the world where our kids learn important lessons. They are filled with students who are human.  Perfection may not be possible but the aspiration to create a peaceful playground is paramount.  We want our future generation to accept that everyone is invited to the party and we all [...]
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This is a One-Minute video on Playground Tips on Body & Space Concepts.
East Street School in MA added Peaceful Playgrounds in August 2017. When East Street staff and students return to school this year they will be welcomed with a new, colorful and fun playground area.
The school is implementing the Peaceful Playgrounds Program which, according to their website is based on the concept that several well-marked, colorfully designed games, such as hopscotch, around the world, four squares, etc. will increase motivation…
Looking for some healthy family fun? The Corona Library and Recreation Services Department invite you to attend Family Health and Fitness Day to celebrate the opening of the City’s first Fitness Funzone Trail. Drop by Promenade Park, located at 615 Richey Street in Corona, on Saturday, September 30, 2017, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and enjoy active family time! The event will feature a variety of health and fitness vendors, as well as demonstrations fo…
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Physical Activity: What is it? Why is it so important?  What is physical activity and why is it important?
Physical activity is any bodily exercise that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health or wellness.  We think of physical activity as burning energy or calories. For health benefits, physical ac…
Fundamental Movement Program

A digital physical education program contains the ingredients of a uniquely designed physical education program for preschool thru grade 3.    The skill-based guide was designed for quick reference and is filled with activities kids love!

Teachers will appreciate the checklists, award certificates, and assessments which aid in monitoring student progress in the eleven areas: Balance, Body and Space Awareness, Eye-Foot…
Elkhart Students Pumped Up for Peaceful Playground Aurora Public Schools continues to master the art of maximizing students’ time at school. This clearly was on display recently when Elkhart Elementary School hosted staff, students, families and local Lowe’s employees for the construction of the Peaceful Playgrounds Program.
The program, which is funded by the Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant, focuses on making playground activities more posit…
Cahanhassen Villager By Unsie Zuege By all accounts, the Peaceful Playground at Victoria Elementary School (VES) MN is fulfilling its mission: to bring peace and harmony to the playground, get kids moving, hopping, and skipping, and most of all, teaching kids it’s fun and simple to just play. Visitors to the VES playground on the west side of the school, just outside the school cafeteria, will see many play areas with playground stencils painte…