Played his way to fame.

A heart warming story about a kids who never gave up.

It has been well documented that physical activity enhances fitness and cognitive functioning.  A new study points out that we begin to lose some of  the benefits of exercise within a week of being inactive.  After 3 weeks of inactivity the brain benefits have faded even more.

These findings were presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in New Orleans.

This supports the notion of a healthy mind and healthy body are i…

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American Academy of Dermatology: Shade Structure Program

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Shade Structure Program gives grants for the purchase of permanent shade structures designed to provide shade and ultraviolet (UV) ray protection for outdoor areas.

AAD also provides a permanent sign to be displayed near the shade structure that promotes the importance of sun safety.

Maximum award: $8,000.

Eligibility: nonprofit organization or pub…

Do you need ideas for indoor recess and physical education ?  Nearly a third of the people visiting our website are connecting with us looking for ideas for indoor recess and PE.  So many, in fact, that it was evident that more options were needed. 

When I was a principal I typically brought something special to the staff room for rainy days knowing that they were trying times for staff and students alike. Sure the first rainy day was exciting …