Physical Activity on Campus -- Here, There, and Everywhere, Part 2
It's time to continue our ride on Route 60-6!
Our destination? Sixty minutes of activity every day, and 6 opportunities to provide it to students on campus. They are:
1. Physical education class (structured)
2. Before school (usually unstructured)
3. Recess (usually elementary only, and unstructured)
4. Lunch break (usually unstructured)
5. PA integration with non-PE s…
A special Welcome to Guest Blogger Paul Rosengard.......
A Walk Down Memory Lane...
One of the nice things about getting older (yes, there are some positives...) is recalling the days when physical education (PE) teachers like myself smiled crookedly when asked about anything outside our locus of control (i.e., the gym and fields). We were so busy trying to do our jobs well: teach multiple classes at various grade levels, coach teams after school …
A Walk Down Memory Lane...
One of the nice things about getting older (yes, there are some positives...) is recalling the days when physical education (PE) teachers like myself smiled crookedly when asked about anything outside our locus of control (i.e., the gym and fields). We were so busy trying to do our jobs well: teach multiple classes at various grade levels, coach teams after school …
This 2 minute video talks about Peaceful Playgrounds recess program and our Founder, Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer.
Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program
Peaceful Playground Recess Program Brochure
Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program
Peaceful Playground Recess Program Brochure
10 Playground Stencils on Sale now.
Don't miss our Annual Playground Stencil Sale. Single stencils include: Hopscotch, basketball key, 4 square, world map and the U.S. Map Playground Stencil.
Don't miss our Annual Playground Stencil Sale. Single stencils include: Hopscotch, basketball key, 4 square, world map and the U.S. Map Playground Stencil.
Peaceful Playgrounds Play Nice Newsletter Released. Download your free set of St Patrick's Day Brain Breaks.
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The recess movement in Orange County, Florida is growing and even received national attention yesterday when The Today Show put out an elementary recess survey.
The national survey shows that 99% of adults participating in the survey favor elementary school recess. End of subject? Not quite. Parents in nearby Lake County have taken to the streets to join in the protest over the lack of recess at their schools.
The benefits of recess are well…
The national survey shows that 99% of adults participating in the survey favor elementary school recess. End of subject? Not quite. Parents in nearby Lake County have taken to the streets to join in the protest over the lack of recess at their schools.
The benefits of recess are well…
Playground, parking lot or both???
I love it when I get questions like the one below:
Good morning! I work at a local children\'s hospital which does a lot of work with the above school. We are trying to increase their wellness and physical activity options throughout the school day and was interested in Peaceful Playgrounds. The school currently just has an asphalt parking lot that they use for recess.
They have some balls and equipment bu…
I love it when I get questions like the one below:
Good morning! I work at a local children\'s hospital which does a lot of work with the above school. We are trying to increase their wellness and physical activity options throughout the school day and was interested in Peaceful Playgrounds. The school currently just has an asphalt parking lot that they use for recess.
They have some balls and equipment bu…
BOKS is excited to announce that Reebok and The Reebok Foundation are awarding $1,000 to up to 300 schools for the 2014/2015 school year! These Activation Grants are intended to help get kids moving in a fun way to wake up their bodies for a day of learning with BOKS.
BOKS Lead Trainers who sign the BOKS pledge are invited to apply for the BOKS Activation Grant to support the launch of BOKS in their elementary schools.
http://bokskids.org/boks-tal…
BOKS Lead Trainers who sign the BOKS pledge are invited to apply for the BOKS Activation Grant to support the launch of BOKS in their elementary schools.
http://bokskids.org/boks-tal…
Find out more about Peaceful Playgrounds in one minute.
School recess holds a special
place in the heart of the American public school student, according to
the editorial in today's Concord Monitor.
Life Lessons Learned on the Playground However, beyond the love of recess there are also many life lessons that are learned on the playground. Parents are beginning to understand how important recess is to a child’s development. The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a policy statement l…
Life Lessons Learned on the Playground However, beyond the love of recess there are also many life lessons that are learned on the playground. Parents are beginning to understand how important recess is to a child’s development. The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a policy statement l…
Physical Activity and Recess Requirements Other Than Physical Education
The list below represents state recess requirements and/or physical
activity requirements and recommendations. These requirements represent
physical activity requirements in addition to time scheduled in
physical education.
ArkansasGeneral Physical Activity Requirement: Act 317 (2007) requires 90 minutes of additional physical activity per week for grades K-6, which…
ArkansasGeneral Physical Activity Requirement: Act 317 (2007) requires 90 minutes of additional physical activity per week for grades K-6, which…
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan was ask if
play and common core could co-exist. Here's his answer....Absolutely.
I’m a huge proponent of play – I was one of those boys for whom it was
difficult to sit still for 6 hours a day. Read on...
http://fatherly.com/culture/secretary-of-education-arne-duncan-interview/http://fatherly.com/culture/secretary-of-education-arne-duncan-interview/
http://fatherly.com/culture/secretary-of-education-arne-duncan-interview/http://fatherly.com/culture/secretary-of-education-arne-duncan-interview/
A "hot topic" any school year is the issue of Dodgeball. Teachers and administrators will consider should we or shouldn't we allow dodgeball? The National Association of Sport and Physical Education put out a position statement on dodgeball a few years ago. You can download it and many other playground resources at Peaceful Playgrounds Resources.
NASPE Position Statement on Dodgeball
According to NASPE dodgeball is not an appr…
Peaceful Playgrounds has a number of resources for improving your playground. One of which is the Playground Behavior Report. #PE #recess #playgrounds http://ow.ly/AxlBu
Our featured article called, "Keeping Kids Cool at School" points out the importance of developing plans and procedures for when the weather conditions require recess modifications.
Each year schools face the challenges associated with outdoor recess and overheated classrooms. Principals and physical educators will face daily decisions regarding children’s heat health on the playground.
In this article we will review some informat…
Each year schools face the challenges associated with outdoor recess and overheated classrooms. Principals and physical educators will face daily decisions regarding children’s heat health on the playground.
In this article we will review some informat…
The Value of Unstructured Play Time for Kids - Pacific Standard: The Science of Society
This article talks about the value of unstructured play.
To clarify, we at Peaceful Playgrounds believe that play time should be unstructured. We believe that "enriching" the play environment and then allowing children to play without adult facilitation or intervention.
http://www.peacefulplaygrounds.com/product/catalog/peaceful-playgrounds-rece…
This article talks about the value of unstructured play.
To clarify, we at Peaceful Playgrounds believe that play time should be unstructured. We believe that "enriching" the play environment and then allowing children to play without adult facilitation or intervention.
http://www.peacefulplaygrounds.com/product/catalog/peaceful-playgrounds-rece…
Greater Boston video debates the importance of recess and what other discipline measures work for teachers when students misbehave.
Here's some Peaceful Playgrounds solutions called, "60 Alternatives to Withholding Recess."
Here's some Peaceful Playgrounds solutions called, "60 Alternatives to Withholding Recess."
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools administrators recently received backlash from parents for their plan to shorten recess to make up for instructional minutes lost due to snow days.
It seems that after reviewing a variety of plans to capture lost minutes from snow days they decided that cutting recess by 15 minutes and lengthening the school day by 5 minutes was the best solution for making up the 20 hour deficit they are now facing…
It seems that after reviewing a variety of plans to capture lost minutes from snow days they decided that cutting recess by 15 minutes and lengthening the school day by 5 minutes was the best solution for making up the 20 hour deficit they are now facing…
A well designed playground decreases bullying.
Ever wonder why some schools report few incidents of bullying and kids report that they feel safe at school while other students report just the opposite?
The design of the playground makes a big difference in both physical and emotional feelings of safety. The following suggestions will help you in considering some re-design questions.
1. Can a supervisor see all children at all times on the playgro…
Ever wonder why some schools report few incidents of bullying and kids report that they feel safe at school while other students report just the opposite?
The design of the playground makes a big difference in both physical and emotional feelings of safety. The following suggestions will help you in considering some re-design questions.
1. Can a supervisor see all children at all times on the playgro…
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