Structured vs Unstructured Recess
Most Students Deserve An Unstructured Recess Experience Today I received a phone call from a second-grade teacher. She indicated that she had a behavior challenged child (frequent discipline issues) and was growing pretty frustrated with [...]
School Recess: When Is It Too Cold To Go Out To Recess?
School Recess: When Is It Too Cold To Go Out To Recess? Part of the Inclement Weather Series By Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor Indoor or Outdoor [...]
Fundamental Movement Program For Physical Education
Fundamental Movement Program for Physical Education Preschool-Grade 3 Fundamental Movement Physical Education Program Fundamental Movement Program is a School PE Program for preschool and primary children. [...]
Fitness Fun Zone
Fitness Fun Zone Program Kit KDG-8th Grade Fitness Fun Zone Program 5 days of exercise fun with painted games and activities on your playground One-of-a-kind evidence based physical activity [...]
PEP Grant Application Assistance Free. Act Now!
Let us Assist you in Writing your PEP Grant Application! The Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP Grant) provides grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) to initiate, expand, and improve [...]
PEP Grant Description For Peaceful Playgrounds
Research Based Practices for PEP Description District will incorporate several research-based strategies into their PEP Grant Application, including Peaceful Playgrounds. Peaceful Playgrounds is a system of education activities that enhance both physical education and increases [...]
PEP Grant – Physical Education for Progress Grant
U.S. Department of Education PEP Grant - $150,000-$300,000 Available! Purpose: The purpose of the PEP Grant is to award grants and contracts to initiate, expand, and improve physical education programs for all kindergarten through 12th-grade [...]
We Count – Student Walking Program
We Count- Student Walking Program KDG-6th Grade We Count Walking Program & Curriculum The We Count Student Walking Program uses pedometers as an aid to kids in fighting fat. [...]
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.
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."
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!
Paint Day Resources
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 [...]
