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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
