"Youth Garden Grant 2024" 
Purpose: Youth Garden Grants Website: https://kidsgardening.org/grant-opportunities/youth-garden-grant-24/Funding Cycle: AnnualAmount: $500 and a shipment of gardening supplies- $1900.Deadline. Friday, December 15, 2023.

Organization: Walmart Local Community GrantWebsite: http://giving.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/Purpose: Support health and wellness in communitiesFunding Cycle:Grant applications for calendar year 2024 will be accepted on a quarterly basis. Deadlines for submissions are as follows:Quarter 1: Feb 1 – April 15Quarter 2: May 1 – July 15Quarter 3: August 1 – October 15Quarter 4: November 1 – December 31Applications may be submitted at any time durin…

Marching Brain Break Cards Grab this set of Marching Brain Break Cards that’s sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them, and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with this Marching “themed” set of 8 brain break cards. Some examples include March Like a Soldier, March Like a Pirate with a Peg Leg, March Like a Skater, and March Like a Rock Star. Printable version * Print pages on card…

Serious accidents which occur in schools typically happen on the playground, and often playground supervision is a contributing factor. In fact, approximately 200,000 accidents each year send children to the emergency room for treatment of an injury which occurred on the school playground. The following tips are designed to increase the quality of the playground supervision in your school, insuring that children are safe on your playground.Order…

The first step in developing a recess program is securing buy-in from the staff. It is crucial that your staff understands the importance of recess, and how it not only makes for a more well- rounded and healthy student, but how it actually enhances learning and academic performance. The American Academy of Pediatrics backs these statements with some research found here: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/131/1/183 

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Why Bullying Programs Succeed or Fail?
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Bullying Prevention Content Library


Have you visited our Bullying Prevent Content Library lately?  It is full of resources that you will find help during October and Bullying Prevention Month.The Bullying Prevention Resources Library can be found here:  https://peacefulplaygrounds.com/bullying-prevention-members/

How to Respond to Bullying Poster 
Download this how-to respond to bullying poster for a bulletin board or print as a visual reminder for your staff.

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Elementary School Videos on Bullying PreventionBy Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer

It only takes one VideoWhat you can do when you’re bullied. Strategies that work videos.This article is a list of elementary school videos that focus on teaching children 1) What is bullying and 2) How to respond to bullying. Each video is under 5 minutes. Taken together, these videos reinforce the concepts around what students can do to stop bullying in school. A specific…

10 Children's Books on Bullying Preventionby Melinda Bossenmeyer, Ed.D.

Sometimes, a good book on bullying can go a long way. It can be inspiring, intriguing, and even teach about empathy. There’s a saying. “If you want to curb bullying teach empathy.” These 12 books are sure to accomplish those purposes and a lot more too. Help children to explore bullying solutions through books.Bullying Prevention Books-Contact us for a free copy of this …

by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer
As temperatures continue to climb this summer and smoke from fires spread across various parts of the U.S., schools across the U.S. are beginning to explore long-term options for reducing heat and smoke exposure. One solution that is gaining popularity is the use of misting systemsThe heat reminds me of a time 20 years ago when I was a principal in Southern California and my school was located about 40 miles from Palm S…

The Benefits of Team Sports and Why Team Sports are Declining By Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer



Reasons Team Sports Participation in Decline Did you know that participation in team sports has declined in recent years? According to the Aspen Institute, in 2018, only 38% of children participated in a team sport, down from 45% in 2008. There are a few reasons for this decline, including:The rising cost of youth sports. The cost of equipment, travel, and regi…

Here's a great idea for an End-of-Year Gift to School that children will remember and love.  Leave a legacy of fun, fitness AND peaceful play. ACT NOW AS SALE ENDS SOON.https://peacefulplaygrounds.com/peaceful-playgrounds-recess-program/

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Jury Awards Family $15 million after P.E. Student dies running laps. 


Los Angeles Unified owes a family $15 million after their son died during a middle school P.E. class in 2016, the Los Angeles Times reported.The jury found that the district was liable because even though a defibrillator was located on campus, staff didn’t know it was there and didn’t use it to help the boy, who had collapsed while running laps during a morning P.E. class at Pa…

K-6 Grs.  Activities without Equipment

This set of No Equipment Activity Cards are perfect for engaging students in fun activities inside or outdoors.  Take advantage and SAVE on this sale.
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This box stores 16 sets of the No Equipment K-6 Activities.  Great for indoor recess.



16 Set of Cards & 16 Sets of 8.5 by 11" posters.
This pack of activities includes activities appropriate for any playgrou…