Physical Activity and Academic Achievement
Physical Activity and Academic Achievement The evidence surrounding the link between physical activity, physical fitness and academics is growing stronger and more abundant. This page of articles, research students and information on the brain and [...]
School Recess: Why some love and others hate this American tradition.
By Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor The School Recess Movement is Growing. The school recess movement in Orange County, Florida is growing and even received national attention yesterday when The Today Show put out [...]
Grant Helps Bloomington School Develop Peaceful Playground
Marlin Elementary Gets a Grant for Recess Program The Herald Times by Mary Keck BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Visit Marlin Elementary School and you'll see a new grant for their recess program. You'll see kids [...]
Physical Activity Resources
This listing of Physical Activity resources for classroom teachers, P.E. teachers and physical activity coordinators have moved to our member site. Featured Articles Physical Activity in Schools. Making the [...]
Playground Safety Resources
Playground Safety Resources CPSC Fact Sheet Burn Risk on Playgrounds - Hot summer months and hot metal slides pose a health and burn risk to children. [...]
Recess isn’t just play time for children it’s time well spent
Recess is Time Well Spent By Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor Recess is Time Well Spent School recess holds a special place in the heart of [...]
Peaceful Playgrounds participates in 2014 NFL- United Way Kickoff Event
by RACHEL DAWSON, Federal Way Mirror Reporter Sept. 3, 2014 Former Seahawks Steve Largent, Mack Strong, and Warren Moon joined more than 50 volunteers and representatives of United Way of King County and Dairy Management Inc. [...]
Playground Supervision: Ten Tips for Improving Playground Safety
Playground Supervision: Ten Tips for Improving Playground Safety. by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor 10 Tips for Improving Playground Supervision Serious accidents which occur [...]
Discipline on the playground : A “how to” guide for supervisors
Discipline on the Playground: A "How To" Guide for Playground Supervisors by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor How to Discipline Children on the Playground Discipline [...]
Playground Hassles and Headaches Video
School Playground Problems and Solutions Identified Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program is built around research which identifies 5 things that go wrong on a typical school playground and 5 solutions to those problems.
US Map Stencil and World Map Stencil Resources
US Map Stencil Games Book The US Map Stencil book has 20 new games to encourage outdoor learning activities. Games Include: Capitol Toss, State Word Search, East to West, Capitol Match, Capitol Spelling Challenge, Hands [...]
Peaceful Playgrounds Training for Trainers Workshop
Register for the National PE Institute and attend the Peaceful Playgrounds Summer Training of Trainers Workshop FREE WOW. Grab this special offer now. Limited to the first 50 spots!! Individuals interested in training for Peaceful [...]
