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"Misters": A Cool Answer to Hot Playgrounds By Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor A Cool Answer for Hot Playgrounds As temperatures continue to climb this summer and smoke from fires spread across various parts of the U.S., schools across the U.S. are beginning to explore long-term [...]
How Principals Can Improve Playground Supervision by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor Principals Can Improve Playground Supervision As principal, you play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of students during playground activities. Below are some important suggestions for principals on how to improve [...]
The Benefits of Team Sports and Why Participation is Declining. by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor Reasons Team Sports Participation in Decline Did you know that participation in team sports has declined in recent years? According to the Aspen Institute, in 2018, only 38% of children [...]
How Schools Can Protect Students From Wildfire Smoke By Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor Part of the Inclement Weather Series Spreading from CA to Across the U.S. California schools have dealt with the issue of wildfire smoke for a number of years. However, now wildfire smoke [...]
When a child dies on campus with a rare heart disease is the school liable? by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, Expert Witness Playground Injuries That depends on many factors. A yet-to-be-determined legal case involves a 5 year old boy who school officials “thought was playing dead” [...]
Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program Kit Grades Preschool-8th Recess Program The Recess Program that Works! Are you tired of playground arguments and confrontations? Post recess discipline issues steal away a principal’s time and classroom teaching opportunities. Principals across the nation have turned to Peaceful Playgrounds Program for over 20 years [...]
The Physical Activity Divide Is it a public health issue or a social justice issue? by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor Over the last two decades the "physical activity divide" has gained traction in the public consciousness. It is a gap between the [...]
The Benefits of Outdoor Play for Childhood Obesity Outdoor play can help reduce childhood obesity What are some play activities that would be good activities for an overweight child: Walking: Walking is a great way for children to get exercise and improve their cardiovascular health. Walking can be [...]
NAESP End Of Year Sale 2023 NAESP End of Year Sale Popular School Playground Stencils Recess Stencil Set Six of our more popular markings for getting children involved in recess games. When kids are involved in games, you have fewer problems. Order Reg. $1499 SALE $1299 [...]
Kevin Carroll and the Rules of the Red Rubber Ball Play Advocacy Series The Rules of the Red Rubber Ball An article in the Playground Professionals Newsletter introduced me to Kevin Carroll. I'm not sure why our paths have not crossed as we both see the importance [...]
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