Peaceful Playgrounds Aims To Eliminate Bullying!

KOLD-TV Tucson, AZ reports that during recess Twin Peaks School in Marana, students "are in training, learning to play new games, and getting valuable lessons including simple problem solving ideas." The school's Peaceful Playgrounds program was created "to eliminate...bullies." All students participate in activities during recess to help them stay active, occupied, and out of trouble. Peaceful Playgrounds "includes game areas painted on the concrete, and plenty of play equipment." Activities include hopscotch, jump rope, and beanbag toss. According to KOLD, "Peaceful Playgrounds is in about 8,000 schools across the country." Twin Peaks Elementary School is relying on around $5,000 in federal aid and in aid raised by parents and students for the program.

By |2021-06-16T21:10:02-07:00January 30th, 2013|News and Media|0 Comments

Peaceful Playgrounds Best in Class! – Brings about Whole School Change!

National experts rated excellent! Peaceful Playgrounds addresses a number of national standards. "Their rapid expansion attests that the approach is both practical and a realistic intervention for schools interested in this cost effective childhood obesity intervention that gets kids moving."

By |2021-06-16T21:10:03-07:00January 30th, 2013|About, Awards, featured posts|0 Comments

Pinehurst Elementary School Playground Spotlight

Students love the colors, the assortment of equipment, and the many games available on their new playground. Supervisors have already noticed a decrease in conflicts and hurt feelings. It's wonderful to hear the sound of Rock-Paper-Scissors as you step onto the playground. The transformation is absolutely incredible!

By |2022-01-03T15:51:12-08:00January 30th, 2013|News and Media|0 Comments

Painting School Playground Markings

School Playground Markings Add Painted Games to Your Playground Playground markings add up to 100 games and activities to the playground. Full-Size Roll Out Playground Stencils Make Painting Easy and Fun! In painting school playground markings the following supplies are necessary: 100-foot measuring tape, paint, playground chalk, [...]

By |2024-01-10T11:52:28-08:00January 30th, 2013|Resources|0 Comments

Reduce Playground Confrontations

[jwplayer config="Large Player" mediaid="1653"]The playground is an essential part of any school and every community. Peaceful Playgrounds Programs reduces playground confrontations and arguments Reducing playground confrontations can may recess more enjoyable.  Children spend many hours of their day occupying themselves with what the playground has to offer and have little control over the recess environment. [...]

By |2021-06-16T21:10:03-07:00January 30th, 2013|playground, Testimonials|0 Comments

Playground Program Recognition

Many of the most respected sources in health and education recommend Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer's innovative Peaceful Playgrounds and We Count! Student Wellness Programs have received playground program recognition from a variety of organizations. Peaceful Playgrounds has received numerous playground program recognition awards including being  recognized as a fully NCLB Compliant Program. The Federal No Child [...]

By |2022-01-12T13:16:31-08:00January 30th, 2013|About, Awards|0 Comments

School Playground Grant Resources

School Playground Grant Resources Peaceful Playgrounds has numerous school playground grant resources to assist you in writing your grants. Are you planning to include Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program in a school playground Grant Proposal? Below are some playground grant writing resources: The Peaceful Playgrounds [...]

By |2024-03-06T12:36:34-08:00January 17th, 2013|Grants|0 Comments

Playground Research

Playground Research Scientific Research Review Playground Markings Research Playground markings are currently a popular intervention strategy in the increasing epidemic of childhood obesity. Numerous playground research studies have shown that playground markings increase children’s physical activity levels at recess. Scientifically based research cited in the [...]

By |2022-12-15T12:43:32-08:00January 17th, 2013|About, Research|0 Comments

Peaceful Playground Designs and Blueprints

[jwplayer config="Large Player" mediaid="711"] Playground design contributes to the overall utility and functionality of playgrounds. The playground is an essential part of any school and every community. Children spend many hours of their day occupying themselves with what the playground has to offer. The nearby neighborhood may enjoy both its appearance and its utility. A [...]

By |2021-06-16T21:10:04-07:00January 16th, 2013|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Instructional Playground Games Videos

Instructional Playground Games Videos KDG-6th Grade 25 Game Videos and QR Codes Now it is easier than ever to spread the power of the Peaceful Playgrounds Program with the Instructional Children's Playground Games DVD. Three sets children's playground games videos with QR codes and three accompanying Rules Guides is [...]

By |2022-12-28T06:49:25-08:00January 16th, 2013|Resources|0 Comments

School Playground Stencils

Below are some of our most popular Peaceful Playgrounds Stencils.  Scroll down the page or follow the link to the Catalog to view our full line of stencils, markings and programs. Recess Program Walking/Jogging Track Recess Stencil Playground Stencil Set Hopscotch Stencil Four Square Stencil [...]

By |2023-07-13T10:36:01-07:00January 16th, 2013|featured posts|0 Comments

2 GO Indoor Games Program For Recess and PE

2 Go Games Program Pre-3rd Grade Recess and PE 42 Integrated Movement and Learning Activities Six Full Classroom Sets of 2-Go Game Rugs. Great for Brain Breaks.   2-Go Games Rugs which are great for Brain Break Activities integrate physical activity with academic [...]

Play Right at Recess- It’s Like A Miracle

Play Right Marni Pyke The Northwest Herald Peaceful Playgrounds is  like a  miracle happened. A year ago, controlled bedlam reigned in the South Elementary School playground in Crystal Lake during recess. Then it was like a miracle happened. Children played a chaotic version of soccer that led to brawls and name calling. Those intimidated by [...]

School Safety Award – The Californian

School Receives Safety Award - December 1999 Patti Magee The Californian - 12/99 MURRIETA - E Hale Curran Elementary School has won a Golden Bell Award in the school safety award category from the California School Boards Association for its program to promote playground safety. The program, called Peaceful Playgrounds, was implemented by former principal Melinda [...]

By |2021-06-16T21:10:07-07:00January 8th, 2013|News and Media|0 Comments

Eliminate School Recess? California State University San Marcos

Eliminate School Recess? Let's Skip It! Melinda Bossenmeyer, Ed.D. California State University San Marcos Every decade or so educators stumble upon a really bad idea. The elimination of school recess is one such current example. Citing valid, yet, inconveniencing reasons such as liability concerns, supervision hardships, and the pressure to increase academic achievement, some educators [...]