WA PTA Resolution in Support of Recess
Washington PTA: 11.27 Recess Advocacy – RECESS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Resolution passed 2018 Whereas, children’s physical fitness and children’s engagement in physical activity are associated with greater academic achievement and cognitive functioning, and increased physical [...]
National PTA Resolution in Support of Recess
School Recess -Recess Advocacy Whereas, Children’s physical fitness and children’s engagement in physical activity are associated with greater academic achievement and cognitive functioning; andWhereas, Elementary school children who have more recess time have been found [...]
Peaceful Playgrounds Back to School Sale Ending Soon
Back to School Sale Take advantage of the Back to School Sale Savings. Sale ends Aug. 31, 2018. Items include Recess Program, Recess Equipment Package, Recess Roll Out Stencil Set, 2-Go Game Rugs, U.S. Map Stencil, [...]
Recess is Important according to a variety of experts and professional organizations.
Why kids need recess Why we need recess “Why kids need more recess, ” announced a second grader. The CDC, the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, and the American Academy of [...]
Do your students look dazed after recess? It could be the heat.
As the school year begins, it is important to remember that some children may be mildly dehydrated after playing outside. Children do not have the same cooling system as adults so they can overheat pretty [...]
Monthly Peaceful Playgrounds Tip : Play Nice!
Monthly Peaceful Playgrounds Tip: Play Nice! Redwood Institutes a Freeze Signal For this month we introduce the Peaceful Playgrounds Tip on using a freeze bell. Most students will benefit from a clear transition from recess [...]
Should principals fight for recess?
Zia Bossenmeyer, VP of marketing at Peaceful Playgrounds stands with Daniel Pink after Keynote who says principal's should fight for school recess. Daniel Pink says principals should fight for school recess " Fight [...]
Study: Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program increase vigorous physical activity at recess
Study: Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program increases vigorous physical activity at recess. Multi-use circle marking A recently released study on Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program, documents that the proportion of students involved in vigorous [...]
Recess Duty: Are you qualified?
By Justin Cahill The Benefits of Unstructured Recess FROM THE KEEPING KIDS IN MOTION BLOG I am a HUGE advocate for unstructured recess. I firmly believe a 30-minute recess should be a mandatory part of [...]
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Safety on School Playgrounds
School Safety Update: Peaceful Playgrounds. With a few simple changes, your playground can be a safer place for kids to play. Here's how..... http://ow.ly/pjxF30kfLw2
