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Right to Recess Campaign
Right to Recess Campaign Toolkit Elementary Saving School Recess Your Content Goes Here We believe all children have a right to recess! Experts agree that playtime can be just as vital as classroom time to a child’s social, emotional and [...]
Low Cost Playgrounds Can Result in High Levels of Activity
By Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor "Peaceful Playgrounds: An engaging recess solution." Playground Equipment Increases Physical Activity The basic playground ball is a great tool to get kids moving. Simple playthings like loose playground equipment such as balls, jump ropes, hula hoops and riding toys, do more for encouraging physical activity on [...]
Recess is on the Upswing
America’s favorite pastime may be baseball but for children in school, it's definitely recessed! Just ask a group of students their favorite subject in school and you’re sure to get a loud enthusiastic array of “recess”! And much to the delight of students and parents alike, recess appears to be on the upswing. In 1998, [...]
Recess Before Lunch
Thinking about recess before lunch? These resources will help. As you may know, I’m a retired principal but I’d be the first to admit that changing the education system is a lot like turn a huge cruise ship in a small harbor. Possible but not probable and it requires lots of maneuvering. However, a few [...]
Case Study Could Shape Physical Education Across the Nation
A professional perspective based on Case Study: Lessons from Los Angeles, in the Journal of Public Health Policy (2009) For years physical educators across the country have advocated for daily physical education for their students. Legislators have joined the bandwagon and passed legislation mandating physical education for most K-12 grade students throughout CA and across [...]
Lessons Learned Educating a Community
A Community Playground Project Last summer, I spent 5 days in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on a community playground project at Lanier Elementary School. It was during the height of summer, in a record setting heat wave painting playground games on [...]
10 Rainy and Snow Day Activities for Indoor Recess
10 Rainy and Snow Day Activities for Indoor Recess By Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor Brain Breaks for Indoor Recess And P.E. Are you looking for indoor recess games for elementary students? I've compiled a set of indoor recess games for download below. This [...]
Schools Role in the Childhood Obesity Crisis
Schools Role in the Childhood Obesity Crisis by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor Let's Move - Active Schools During President Obama's first term, First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled her strategy for tackling the nation’s childhood obesity crisis. Mrs. Obama’s initiative is called Let's Move, and includes [...]
Why Bullying Programs Succeed or Fail
Successful Bullying Prevention Programs : What Works? Article by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor Bullying prevention what works? This is a poem written by Natalie, a high school student about bullying. I used to get bullied, and I didn’t know what to do I wouldn’t want to come to school I’d [...]
The Benefits of Physical Activity in Schools
The Benefits of Physical Activity in Schools by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor Benefits of Physical Activity in Schools This article on "the benefits of physical activity in schools" points out other resources on the topic of physical activity. Jogging Walking Track Most classrooms have impulsive children. [...]
Pedometers for Kids: Tracking Physical Activity
You can "count on" this kids pedometer to keep track of physical activity activity. According to the United States Surgeon General, “We have a health crisis affecting every city, state, community, and school across America. The crisis is obesity. It is the fastest growing cause of disease and death in America. However, it is completely [...]
School Wide Discipline : What works?
Schoolwide Discipline: What Works by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor Schoolwide Discipline: What Works? In an election year, it is important to acknowledge that for approximately 20 years, the Annual Gallup Poll of the Public's Attitudes toward the Public Schools has identified [...]
Bullying Prevention: Life Lessons on Good and Evil
Bullying Prevention: Life's Lessons in Good and Evil by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor Bullying Prevention Good vs Evil in Schools As you may know, last month I attended a gathering of like minded individuals called Hero Camp. During the Hero Camp discussions, I kept reflecting [...]
How Teachers Should Respond to Bullying
How Teachers Should Respond to School Bullying Setting the stage for responding to bullying. Download Article How to Respond to Bullying..... First, it is important to acknowledge that students rarely bully victims in front of an adult. The chance of a teacher observing bullying in school is limited. Furthermore, [...]
