New program in school district battles bullying By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com U.S. Department of PEP Education Grant Moorpark kids are learning how to keep the peace on the playground, one conflict at a time thanks to a PEP Grant. In an effort to battle bullying and teach basic conflict-resolution skills, the Moorpark Unified [...]
Playground Programs Get the latest copy of our brochure featuring all three of our award-winning playground and student wellness programs. Join Schools, PTAs, Principals, Recreation Departments, Health Departments, Park Districts and others across the country in adopting these award-winning programs that reduce conflict and help kids be more active and involved. Download your own copy [...]
 The playground stencil packages come with roll-out stencils which make application a breeze. No measuring! Just roll-out the full-size playground stencils, chalk, and paint. Brightly colored markings enhance motor skill development and provide activities for an outdoor motor learning lab or recess games.  The playground stencil package results in a brightly colored playground with lots [...]
Scattered Circles  Moorpark Acorn News 10-28-2011 New program in school district battles bullying By Darleen Principe Moorpark kids are learning how to keep the peace on the playground, one conflict at a time thanks to new PEP Grant. In an effort to battle bullying and teach basic conflict-resolution skills, the Moorpark Unified [...]
By Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor  Given the value of recess in a student’s physical and social development, and the need for periodic breaks from classroom instruction, using recess as punishment is inappropriate. Listed below are some alternatives to withholding recess. ZERO-COST ALTERNATIVES 1. Sit by friends 2. Watch a video 3. Read [...]
Low Cost Solutions to Fun Fitness Activities5 Days of Physical Activity By Melinda Bossenmeyer, Ed.D. This article explores a listing of five great suggestions for low cost and fun fitness activities for students. The perfect Monday-Friday fitness activities that students will love while getting fit. Simple and Inexpensive Fun [...]
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 him. In response to Jeremy (not his real name), who was hitting kids, pushing kids, and causing chaos at 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 Recess? When the weather outside is frightful outdoor recess on the playground may not be delightful. Just ask any [...]
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. It is a complete curriculum from which to teach from. Fundamental Movement Program allows you to create an outdoor motor [...]
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 court designed to accommodate 1 to 50 individuals of various fitness abilities. Children are not immune to life’s stressors. [...]
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 physical education for students in grades K-12. Grant recipients must implement programs that help students make progress toward meeting State [...]
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 physical activity by painting game and activity markings onto a schoolyard surface. The Peaceful Playgrounds Program is designed to enhance [...]
U.S. Department of Education PEP Grant - Â $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 students. The Secretary is authorized to award grants to local educational agencies and community-based organizations (such as Boys and Girls [...]
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. The complete program kit ensures your success with the We Count! Each set includes 10 Student pedometers, progress charts, certificates, [...]
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.
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