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What comes with the Recess Program
Recess Program - Popular End of Year Gift Last Minute Spending for 2022
Schools are academically focused today. There are more bullying incidents and fewer children are participating in sports after school. Recess has become a crucial break in students' day. Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program is a low cost do-it-yourself kit to improve recess. We offer a system of organizing the playground so that children ca…

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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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What comes with the Peaceful Playground Recess Program?  See the graphic below and check out our webpage.

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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…