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School Recess Revival By Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor Mandating School Recess Revival  In recent years, an effort to pass laws mandating school recess for elementary school-age students has picked up steam largely as a result of parent advocates who believe school recess plays an [...]
Peaceful Playgrounds Founders Story Celebrating over 25 years- 1998 and beyond Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, Founder Peaceful Playgrounds' Founder Tested the Recess Program at Curran Elementary It all started while serving as Principal at E. Hale Curran Elementary School in Murrieta, [...]
After a school playground incident involving a first-grade student, a child's mother, Mrs. Romeno petitioned the local School Board to consider playground safety guidelines from Peaceful Playgrounds designed to keep all kids safe on the playground. The incident has turned the mother into an advocate for school playground safety at Guilderland. She presented the board [...]
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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, [...]
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."
Many of the most respected sources in health and education recommend Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer's innovative Peaceful Playgrounds and We Count! Student Wellness Programs have received playground program recognition from a variety of organizations. Peaceful Playgrounds has received numerous playground program recognition awards including being recognized as a fully NCLB Compliant Program. The Federal No Child [...]
Playground Research Scientific Research Review Playground Markings Research Playground markings are currently a popular intervention strategy in the increasing epidemic of childhood obesity. Numerous playground research studies have shown that playground markings increase children’s physical activity levels at recess. Scientifically based research cited in [...]
Play Right Marni Pyke The Northwest Herald Peaceful Playgrounds is like a miracle happened. A year ago, controlled bedlam reigned in the South Elementary School playground in Crystal Lake during recess. Then it was like a miracle happened. Children played a chaotic version of soccer that led to brawls and name calling. Those intimidated by [...]
New Play Space Project Began in November By Cathie Ericson The Oregonian - Wilsonville, OR Â February 2008 A peaceful playground -- isn't that the dream of all students, parents, and educators? Where recess is a time of socialization, fresh air, and physical activity, rather than a period marked by conflict and bullying. That's [...]
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