The Head Start Body Start Center is offering a series of webinars.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
The brain NEEDS play! The human brain is an amazing and complex organ that allows each of us to think, feel, and act. The brain systems that regulate those activities are largely shaped by experience. Learn why play is essential for optimal early brain development and why it is vital for all parents and educators to be play partne…
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
The brain NEEDS play! The human brain is an amazing and complex organ that allows each of us to think, feel, and act. The brain systems that regulate those activities are largely shaped by experience. Learn why play is essential for optimal early brain development and why it is vital for all parents and educators to be play partne…
Colorado lawmakers are starting work on mandatory recess / physical activity requirements for schools.
The measure approved in committee Monday afternoon requires all elementary school students to receive 30 minutes a day of physical activity. It now goes to a vote in the House.
House Bill 1069 would allow physical education classes to count toward the requirement, but recess couldn't replace P.E.
Nine states and the District of Columbia enact…
The measure approved in committee Monday afternoon requires all elementary school students to receive 30 minutes a day of physical activity. It now goes to a vote in the House.
House Bill 1069 would allow physical education classes to count toward the requirement, but recess couldn't replace P.E.
Nine states and the District of Columbia enact…
As you know, this week marks the first anniversary of the launch of the First Lady's Initiative called, Let's Move! An important part of this week is the unveiling of multiple resources that are designed to let you work within your community on solving the problem of childhood obesity
Watch the video.
Check out the Let's Move in School Resources here.
Peaceful Playgrounds is pleased to be an organizational supporter of Let's Move i…
Watch the video.
Check out the Let's Move in School Resources here.
Peaceful Playgrounds is pleased to be an organizational supporter of Let's Move i…
Contributed by Andrea Bossenmeyer
Studies show that play reflects more of who you are than your work. When you're engaged in activities of "personal expressiveness," ones that are self-chosen and that reflect intrinsic goals, you're operating from the "true self," says Alan Waterman of the College of New Jersey.
As a self titled seeker, I love hearing about anything that helps me discover more of the truth. The trut…
Studies show that play reflects more of who you are than your work. When you're engaged in activities of "personal expressiveness," ones that are self-chosen and that reflect intrinsic goals, you're operating from the "true self," says Alan Waterman of the College of New Jersey.
As a self titled seeker, I love hearing about anything that helps me discover more of the truth. The trut…
The latest news supporting recess comes from a survey of 1,951 principals or deputy, assistant, or vice principals polled by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. It found that:
* Recess has a positive impact on academic achievement.
* Student listen better after recess and are more focused in class.
* Recess has a beneficial effect on children's social development.
* Recess improves children's well-being overall.
Find out more…
* Recess has a positive impact on academic achievement.
* Student listen better after recess and are more focused in class.
* Recess has a beneficial effect on children's social development.
* Recess improves children's well-being overall.
Find out more…
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