CKSD bringing peace to the playground
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.
The district recently received $50,000 for equipment on the playgr…
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.
The district recently received $50,000 for equipment on the playgr…
Recess Before Lunch schedule is catching on. Here's an article from Southern CA regarding their switch to the recess first schedule.
Don't forget to check out the Peaceful Playgrounds Featured Article on Recess Before Lunch and join us for a webinar on the topic called Recess Before Lunch 5 Steps to Success.Registration Link
Don't forget to check out the Peaceful Playgrounds Featured Article on Recess Before Lunch and join us for a webinar on the topic called Recess Before Lunch 5 Steps to Success.Registration Link
Hardyston The Sussex County YMCA is running a twice monthly “recess” program for home-schooled families in northern New Jersey. What a novel idea. It is offered for an hour at lunchtime 2 Thursday's a month. Students can use the facilities which include a pool, playground and picnic area. Seems like a great service to home schooled kids and parents.
Let's hope this idea spreads.
Let's hope this idea spreads.
General Mills Foundation awards 50 grants of $10,000 each to community-based groups that develop creative ways to help youth adopt a balanced diet and physically active lifestyle.
Online Applications Due: January 15, 2010
Award Recipients Announced: May 2010
Online Grant Application or General Mills Grant Website
General Mills has selected Peaceful Playgrounds as a MODEL PROGRAM FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION.
*** Are applying for this g…
Online Applications Due: January 15, 2010
Award Recipients Announced: May 2010
Online Grant Application or General Mills Grant Website
General Mills has selected Peaceful Playgrounds as a MODEL PROGRAM FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION.
*** Are applying for this g…
Should schools serve chocolate milk? A recent story in the Chicago Tribune looks at the question and examines district policies across the nation.
When an IL school district banned flavored milk from its lunch menus, a group of 5th grade students persuaded administrators to give it another chance. Now the sweetened drinks are served on "Flavored Fridays" as the district tries to decide whether the benefits of calcium and vitamin D are…
When an IL school district banned flavored milk from its lunch menus, a group of 5th grade students persuaded administrators to give it another chance. Now the sweetened drinks are served on "Flavored Fridays" as the district tries to decide whether the benefits of calcium and vitamin D are…
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