According to the Voice of America news, childhood obesity is effecting the courses taught in school and a new offering is play. In fact, one school in Vermont is devoting one third of the school day to active outdoor play.
The idea of having to teach kids how to play outside leaves Anita Caldwell, a teacher at Calvary Preschool in Pittsford, Vermont, dumbfounded.
"You just kind of take for granted that kids want to go outside and play but th…
The idea of having to teach kids how to play outside leaves Anita Caldwell, a teacher at Calvary Preschool in Pittsford, Vermont, dumbfounded.
"You just kind of take for granted that kids want to go outside and play but th…
This is a tribute to a well known and much loved physical educator. He composed many poems on physical education, fitness and teaching. He was the State Supervisor of Physical Education in Ohio and composed a number of records and cd's.
In his honor here's one of his poems.
A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste
By Ambrose E. Brazelton,
As printed in the Phi Delta Kappan of Feb. 73
Are some glossed over facts of modern history.
It speaks of se…
In his honor here's one of his poems.
A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste
By Ambrose E. Brazelton,
As printed in the Phi Delta Kappan of Feb. 73
Are some glossed over facts of modern history.
It speaks of se…
Contributed by Andrea Bossenmeyer
Yet another research study is emerging showing that if you stick Dora or Shrek or any other popular cartoon character on the front of a box or a banana that is what the child will choose to eat. The study shows preschoolers will choose the higher-calorie, less healthful foods over more nutritious options.
"The bottom line is that when kids are presented with a choice of graham crackers, fruit snacks or carrot…
Yet another research study is emerging showing that if you stick Dora or Shrek or any other popular cartoon character on the front of a box or a banana that is what the child will choose to eat. The study shows preschoolers will choose the higher-calorie, less healthful foods over more nutritious options.
"The bottom line is that when kids are presented with a choice of graham crackers, fruit snacks or carrot…
Contributed by Andrea Bossenmeyer
Wouldn't having more money for physical education programs and bureaucratic support for getting kids fit be amazing?
Michelle Obama's Let's Move Campaign has another initiative she's kicking off. This initiative is called Let's Move Cities & Town's.
To become a prospective Let’s Move City or Let’s Move Town, mayors and elected officials can make an impact by:
1. Helping Parents Make …
Wouldn't having more money for physical education programs and bureaucratic support for getting kids fit be amazing?
Michelle Obama's Let's Move Campaign has another initiative she's kicking off. This initiative is called Let's Move Cities & Town's.
To become a prospective Let’s Move City or Let’s Move Town, mayors and elected officials can make an impact by:
1. Helping Parents Make …
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.
More on CKSD PEP Grant.
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.
More on CKSD PEP Grant.
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