• The U.S.A. Playground Map Stencil is popular among schools and for playgrounds.  This geographically and proportionately accurate U.S.A. Playground Map Stencil is easy to apply and can be painted by 2 adults in five hours.  Outlining the states in white as shown is optional and requires additional time.  Putting in State Abbreviations is not recommended as it limits the learning opportunities.
      • Complete instructions with paint specifications.
      • In order to keep costs down, we offer this affordable, eight section single use, paper stencil with holes which define detailed borders of the 50 states and the five Great Lakes.
      • Continental U.S.A. (48 states) covers an area 16′ x 27′.Large Alaska – 161x135”, Small Alaska – 72x60”, Hawaii – 48x30”Scale 1 foot = 100 miles.
    • Encourages Educational Classroom Projects in History, Economics, Geography, and Politics.
     
    • "We recommend that you do not schedule a paint day until you receive the stencil at the school site or center.  "
     
     Link to more information about laying out and painting the U.S.A. Map Stencil

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  • 42 Integrated Movement and Learning Activities

    6 Full Classroom Sets of 2 Go Game Rugs -  Great for Brain Breaks Materials 2-Go Games Rugs which are great for Brain Break Activities integrate physical activity with academic learning standards designed for indoor classroom movement and learning.  The 2-Go Games Program includes 6 colorful large game mats and 180 matching student table cards with markers.  Enough for 6 full classrooms!
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  • The We Count Student Walking Program now includes fun new cadences recorded specially to get kids running.
    • Everywhere I Go
    • As We March Both Near and Far
    • A Little Run
    • Engineer, Engineer, Running Down the Road
    • Up In The Morning
    • One Mile
    • Gotta Move
    • We Never Stop
    • One Lap
    • I Count
    • When My Granny Was 91
    Eleven fun songs to run to, that promote physical activity.
  • 1. PE  Curriculum Program Kit (pictured) 2.  Blueprint (Layout and painting instructions) 3. 10 Movement set of Posters 4. Set of 10 Parent Letters (1 for each theme) 5. Instructional DVD on Program Components and Themes 6. Two Spiral Notebooks of Task Cards 7. Ten Fundamental Movement Books (with teaching instructions and assessments          by theme. 8. PE Companion Equipment Kit (not shown) 9. PE Roll Out Stencil Set (10 activity stencils) 10. Striping Machine & Paint (shown below) 11. PE Program Site License
    Additional information on the Fundamental PE Program

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  • This online course highlights supervision responsibilities, legal issues surrounding playgrounds and how to keep kids safe. Course includes quiz and Playground Supervisor Certificate upon passing the quiz. Note: We will need 24 hours notice to register schools.

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  • Peaceful Playground Program Kit, Equipment Companion Package, Recess Roll Out Stencils, Instructional Games DVD Series, School Set Activity Guides, Stripping Machine, and Yellow Outlining Paint, (Adding color to game markings is optional and an additional purchase). Site License, Staff Webinar, and more....  Considered the standard in K-6 playground design. * “We recommend that you do not schedule a paint day until you receive all the materials at the school site or center. ”
    Want to know more about Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program? In addition to the curriculum materials you also receive the paint and paint machine, as well as, the equipment package seen below.

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  • Replacement playground equipment includes tether balls, kickballs/soccer balls, softballs, scoop sets, throw down bases, jump rope sets, cones, volleyballs, mesh nets, playground balls, basketball, jump rope, footballs, and nylon bags.

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  • This strong and secure playground ball cart holds 20 balls.  Equipment not included.  The wheels offer a convenient way to move the cart out to the playground when needed.  Add a combination lock for security and leave the cart on the playground between recesses so that equipment is always available.

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  • Jump Rope Activity Stencils, Fun Zone Stencils, Jump Ropes, Beanbags, Dice, Nutritional Cards, Activity Manual, Blueprints, Music CD, Instructional DVD, Paint Machine, Storage Backpack & Skillastics Activities Kit.
    Link to a detailed listing of components.

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    Complete program set includes 10 single function pedometers, progress charts, parent letter, step log, certificate, motivational stickers along with teacher materials on CD and Songs in Motion.
    More information on the We Count Student Walking Program

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  • Individual Student Step pedometers for use with the We Count walking program. Call for quantity discounts when ordering over 50 pedometers.
    Learn more about our pedometers and We Count Student Walking Program. 

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  • World Map Stencil with complete instructions & paint specifications.  The eight section stencil has holes which define detailed borders of the continents, countries, oceans and largest lakes of the world. Covers an area 20' x 36'.  (Note- Given country boundaries can change the accuracy of the map varies). * “We recommend that you do not schedule a paint day until you receive the stencil at the school site or center .  ”   Large paper stencil to keep costs down.

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  • Good grant writers follow a proven formula that results in successful funding and “most importantly” grant implementation. Grant Writing for beginners will cover:
    • The do’s and don’ts of grant writing.
    • Critical elements necessary for getting your grant funded.
    • Strategies and support provided by Peaceful Playgrounds in your grant writing efforts
    Don’t miss this opportunity to hear practical advice from an experienced and successful grant writer. Dr. Bossenmeyer’s grant writing has secured more than $10 Million in funded educational grants.  This course issues a completion certificate and open badge upon passing the final quiz. Note: We will need 24 hours notice to register schools.

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    10 markings for teaching physical education or recess.  Game Markings include Ladder, Vari-Beam, Block Walk, Midline and Crossover Walking Grids, Beam, Hopscotch, Beanbag Toss, Alphabet and Number Grids. Please note-  Stencils are full size and made of paper to keep costs down. All stencils arrive complete with full game rules and lots of activity suggestions.
  • A comprehensive set of physical education and recess equipment that will help you maximize your physical education  or recess programs. This equipment pack includes approximately 150 pieces of equipment including tether balls, kickballs/soccer balls, table top pump, softballs, cones, jump ropes, bean backs, and more!
  • PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION: A How-To Guide For Playground Supervision

    The book will include: Chapter 1 includes Featured Articles on Playground Supervision Reduces Injuries, People Make a Difference on the Playground, Playground Supervision Accident or Injury, The Effects of Peaceful Playgrounds on Injuries and Playgrounds Can Be Safe: Injury Reduction. Chapter 2 includes Tip Sheets for playground supervisors to take to the playground or to hand out to playground supervisors at the beginning of the school year: Playground Supervisors Tip Sheet,  Ten Tips for Improving Playground Supervision, Tips and Techniques for Supervising the Playground, How to Respond to Discipline Issues on the Playground, and a sheet on Playground Supervisor’s Instructions. Chapter 3 consists of forms that may be helpful in supervising the playground including Equipment Checkout Form, Playground Behavior Reports, and a  Public Playground Safety Checklist, and an article on Handling Emergencies on the Playground. Chapter 4: Guides consists of various guides for the playground including A Playground Supervisor’s Guide and information on download two free guides 1) Dirty Dozen Playground Injuries and the Playground Safety Handbook from the CPSC.   
  • This course was designed to meet state bullying prevention training requirements for school staff.  The course will:
    1. Define bullying as prescribed by law.
    2. Give an overview of state legislative requirements.
    3. Provide teacher and staff training on responding to bullying.
    4. Will give guidance to the district, school, and staff responsibilities as defined by legislation.
    Includes Professional Development Completion Certificate and Open Badge Certification. Call for volume pricing 951-245-6970. Note: We will need 24 hours notice to register schools.
  • The Peaceful Playgrounds onsite training is our most popular staff  and most effective professional development offering.  We send a trainer to your school site for a 2 hour training on the components, philosophy, and a hands-on experience of actually playing 10 of the  most popular Peaceful Playgrounds games.  You may also want to invite neighboring schools and you can use you training day to schedule a morning and an afternoon training session for the same cost.
  • This training reviews the research on Low Cost, High Activity Playgrounds.  It provides some suggestions and tips for improving school playgrounds so children are physically active. Note: We will need 24 hours notice to register schools.
  • This training reviews the research on pedometer walking programs geared toward children.  It also provides some suggestions and tips for using pedometers with children. Note: We will need 24 hours notice to register schools.
  • A few brave principals across the nation are bringing a long standing school tradition to an end. They are advocating Recess Before Lunch. Recent research shows the number of schools implementing Recess before Lunch is rapidly growing. Kids eat more, waste less food, return to class calmer, behave better and as a result, instruction time is increased. Sounds great but implementing Recess Before Lunch can be tricky. In this training  we share 5 steps to prepare staff, students and parents for successful implementation. Note: We will need 24 hours notice to register schools.
  • A Peaceful Playground? Sound Impossible? It’s not. With a few proven strategies we’ll show you how to reduce bullying, and reduce playground conflicts, resulting in happy students and a thankful staff. Our research indicates that 5 situations contribute to 95% of all problems on typical elementary school playgrounds. In this fast paced webinar we’ll share those problem situations and our proven strategies for turning your playground into a “peaceful place for fun and games.” Note: We will need 24 hours notice to register schools.
  • The Four Square Stencil comes with 4 large pieces of paper with holes to chalk the outline of a square and move paper to repeat the chalking 4 times.  It’s easy, quick and no need to measure.  Stencil comes with layout instructions and game rules for Four Square.  A real favorite of students grades 3-6.
  • The hopscotch stencil is one piece of large paper for the court and one sheet of numbers.   Dots outline the court and then you connect the  dots,  and paint inside the squares.  Need more than one hopscotch court?  No problem move the paper to the next spot for the court and repeat. It’s easy, quick and no need to measure. Stencil comes with layout instructions and game rules for Four Square. Hopscotch is a child favorite grades 1-3.
  • The regulation basketball court stencil provides for an accurate key forming a shooting range from both the 2 point  line  and the 3 point line.  The basketball court stencil includes layout and painting instructions.  The paper stencil eliminates measuring. Easy to install. Low cost and accurate. No room for a full basketball court?  No problem.  Install shooting keys with this economical stencil.  
  • Paint machine for striping the playground Our paint machine can be used on asphalt, cement and grass areas. The coordinated machine and paint work together to provide crisp, clean lines and bold marks quickly and professionally. This high quality paint striping machine features 7" wheels to provide a smooth ride on hard surfaces, such as concrete and blacktop. Engineered and designed for easy operation and durability.   PLEASE NOTE:  Due to a shortage of White Stripers Paint we will be sending Yellow Stripers paint on all orders until further notice.  12-13-2021
    • 18-gauge all-steel construction
    • 12-can storage
    • Stripes widths of 2" to 4"
    In addition to the paint machine, you will receive 6 cans of "commercial quality" yellow spray paint for striping game outlines.
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    The We Count Student Walking Program Curriculum includes: progress charts, parent letter, step logs, certificates, music CD and more Need to put a spark into your walking program?  Revitalize your program today! Curriculum kit comes with a Site License for use at a single school site.  The Master Set of all materials and  Curriculum CD  can be used  over and over again at a single school site.
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    P.E. Posters

    $5.00$17.50
    Enjoy this set of P.E.  posters.  Sure to spruce up any classroom and assist with classroom management techniques and motivational language.  Posters include sports figures with sayings like:  "All set, you bet," "the score was won to won, " and "P.E.= Praise with Enthusiasm."  The P.E. Poster Set comes with 10 (8.5" by 11") posters. THIS IS A DOWNLOAD ONLY!  For Individual Use.
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    Sports Poster Set

    $5.00$17.50
    Enjoy this set of Sports Posters.  Sure to spruce up any classroom and assist with team  motivation.  Posters include sports figures with sayings like:  "The score was fun to fun," "Inch by inch it's a cinch.  Yard by yard, it's hard, " and "Quitters never win and winners never quit."  The Sports Poster Set comes with 10 (8.5" by 11") posters. DOWNLOAD ONLY! For individual use.
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    The Anti-Bullying Poster Set has 13 Anti-Bullying messages like: "It isn't big, to make other feel small,"  "Making people sad is bad," and "Don't watch a fight.  Do what's right. Perfect as a teaching tool and discussion starter, as well, as for posting around the classroom or gym.   The poster is comes with 13 (8.5 by 11") 4 color posters ready for download.  
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    Peaceful Playgrounds new Walking and Jogging Track is great for getting kids moving and perfect for those days when it is too wet to run out on the field.  The track was designed for elementary schools who rarely have the benefit of designated running space.  Some schools have put the track on the perimeter of the blacktop playground and others have added it in a large square on one portion of the playground.  The set comes with Letters, Numbers, feet, and shapes which can be added to the walking and jogging track.  Contents included:
    1. 40 plastic reusable stencils
    2. Online Support and Layout Suggestions.
    3.  Site License
    4.  Paint and Paint Machine
    Would you like more information on the Walking and Jogging Track?
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    The Be Active Your Way Set of 5 posters provide suggestions for an active lifestyle.   The posters suggest being active every day, walking to schools begins an active day, and playing sports brings fun everyday.  Great for a health lesson or encouraging kids to unplug from technology and go outside and play.   Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer Founder/President Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc. ©2015 Bossenmeyer All Rights Reserved.
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    Cold Weather Tips are seven (5" x 7") posters on how to keep warm during an outdoor recess. Posters include: wear layers you can take off as the day warms up, put on your hat and mittens on cold days, and wear a winter scarf to keep you warm.
  • Physical Activity Challenge Court

    A new physical activity challenge court program includes a permanent physical activity court and a trail that is painted on the playground.  Unlike a fitness par course that requires expensive outdoor equipment stations, the physical activity court/trail is low cost, easy to implement and can be added to existing space or the perimeter of an asphalt area.  Another benefit is the elimination for carrying bulky cones and mats to the playground for stations which instead, are permanently painted stations immediately ready for student and community use.

  • Fundamental Movement Program : A digital physical education program contains the ingredients of a uniquely designed physical education program for preschool thru third grad.  The skill-based guide was designed for quick reference and is filled with activities kids love! Teachers will appreciate the checklists, award certificates, and assessments which aide in monitoring student progress in the eleven areas: Balance, Body and Space Awareness, Eye-Foot Coordination, Hand-Eye Coordination, Jumping and Sequencing, Locomotor Movements, Social Skill Development, Fitness, Skill Development through Games, Small Motor Coordination and Total Body Coordination.  Skills Task Cards for each theme makes teaching easy for even the least experienced teacher.  Tablets make the program an inexpensive option that insures lesson plans and activities are never more than a click away. The program is based around 11 themes and each theme includes a teacher guide, a student checklist, a participation certificate, a set of task cards (which can be displayed on a tablet or phone), Lesson Objectives Reporting Forms, Assessment Grids, as well as a Parent Page to keep parents involved and supportive of the physical education experience. This program includes lots of Teacher Ready Made Materials including 9 sets of Brain Breaks, Physical Education Posters, Anti-Bullying Posters, Be Active Poster Set, Exercise and Workout Card Sets and so much more!

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    This Playground Rules Poster Set includes 8 posters listing some of the most utilized playground rules. 1) Listen to Playground Supervisors, 2) Be Respectful and Kind, and 3)Keep hands and feet to yourself Represent a few of the posters  included in the set.
  • The Fitness Fun Zone Fitness Trail has 24 stations that can be configured to meet your needs.  You can make a huge 24 station fitness trail utilizing all 24 station stencils or 2 smaller 12 station trails.  The smaller 12 station trail consists of a set of exercise stations like long jump, jump to the sky, quick jumps, and twister to name a few.   The 12 jump rope stations include: Bell, Basic jump, skier, and straddle cross jumping to name a few. Scan the QR codes with a smartphone to see demonstrations on how to perform activities at each station.
    More information on the Fitness FunZone Fitness Trail.
  • PLEASE NOTE- UPDATED 2019

    Today although a nuisance, there are many positive activities appropriate for rainy days that keep kids active and burn off excess energy allowing students to focus and sit during afternoon lessons. I’ve scanned the list for activities that could be conducted for indoor recess or physical education activities on inclement days. Please leave comments. Visit www.peacefulplaygrounds.com for additional resources.
  • School Playground Report

    This is a pdf download of a playground or recess report form. Put the 8.5" by 11" (4) report form on the copier and track playground incidents.
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    P.E. Activities Station Cards are ready to print and go. This P.E. Activities Station Card/Sign Set is great for movement Stations. There over 200 station cards/signs around the following them sets:  Agility, Balance, Body Image, Cooperation, Hopping, Kicking, Running, Social Skills and Throwing and Catching. The P.E. Activities Stations Cards are 9 sets of approximately 20 skills-based activities in each set.  Each station card complies with NASPE standards-based instructional teaching and there are plenty of activities for the students to take part in for school year. The PE Activities Skills Based Stations Cards/Signs are designed for Kindergarten through 5th grade students.
  • Enjoy this set of Elementary School Physical Education Equipment Labels. Set includes 31 illustrated labels with 5 blank labels to add in additional equipment. Print and laminate.
  • This set includes 35 equipment labels for secondary physical education. Playground Balls, Bean Bags,Soccer Balls, Basketballs,Volleyballs, Softballs, Scoops, Bats,Kick Balls, Jump Ropes Single, Long Jump Ropes, Scoops, Bases, Cones, Footballs, Hoops, Frisbee's, Golf, Football Flags/Belts, Tennis, Hockey, Shin Guards, Gloves, Loaner Shirts, Loaner Shorts, Locks, Shoes, Chest Protector, Task Cards, Posters, Mats, Chest Protectors, Hockey Pucks, Music Supplies, 5 Blank Labels and more.
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    The Character Education Posters are for K-6 grades. The ten poster set covers the following character traits: honesty, compassion, cooperation, courage, generosity, kindness, perseverance, respect, responsibility and friendship. Each poster is a printable ready for posting. Select a trait for each week as a theme to organize assignments around. Grades K-8 Physical Education, Classroom Resources, Home Schooling and Counseling.
  • Eleven Sets of PE ACTIVITIES ARE  Each  Set contains 48 PE Activities that allow a teacher to teach PE with a limited amount of equipment. Have you wondered, what can I do with 4 balls or just 4 jump ropes? Each set of activities gives you 48 different easy to implement, fun activities organized around an equipment theme, for example, hoop skills and activities for elementary school children. No time for prep? No problem! Just grab a set of the PE Activities cards and head to the playground for a fun experience. Themes included in the COMPLETE 11 sets are hoops, small balls, large balls, dots, soccer balls, ropes, bean bags, balloons, cones, and two no equipment needed sets of cards for social skills and drama activities. THIS IS THE COMPLETE SET of PE Activities and Themes which includes a total of 524 activity cards and is available at a discounted Bundle Price. *An individual license entitles you to print one set. *A site license entitles you to duplicate the PE Activities to all members of a school site up to 50 teachers.  Comes with copyright release for duplication rights.
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    Kids will love this 13 Board Holiday Roll 4 Fun & Fitness Board Game Bundle. Kids roll dice and land on exercise activities. You can play indoors or out in pairs or as a class. A great rainy day activity for indoor recess or physical education. Set includes both a colored game board for laminating and a black and white version to duplicated. 13 Game Board Set includes: New Years, Martin L. King, Ground Hog Day, Valentines Day, St Patrick, Easter, Cinco de Mayo, Back to School, Columbus Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. For ages K-5th grade.
  • The objective of My Plate Card Game is to build a healthy plate covering each of the my plate categories with a card. The game can be played with 2 or more players each with an enclosed My Plate Game Mat. Set includes 40 Game Cards and 5 Game Mats. A fun way to learn about a balanced meal and the My Plate concepts.
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    Recess Stencil Set

    $1,199.99
    6 of our more popular markings for getting children involved in recess games.  When kids are involved in games, you have fewer problems.  Game Markings include Hopscotch, Number Line, Multi-Use Circle, Four Square, Ball Hopscotch, and Target. Please note-  Stencils are full size and made of paper to keep costs down. All stencils arrive complete with full game rules, lots of activity suggestions, layout, and painting instructions.

     
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    Last Player Standing is a board game designed by Peaceful Playgrounds for an indoor activity on a rainy day or snow day. This is one of 10 Board Games that span K-8. The perfect answer for Indoor Physical Education as well. This game is a multiplayer dice game based on boxing. Scan the QR code in the preview section to see the game in action. It's aimed at grades 1-8 graders and requires rolling 2 dice and players try to roll a pre-selected "Knock Out" number to remove opponents from the ring. This unique game guarantees loads of fun on a rainy day or snow day when students are trapped inside. Game requires some adding but relies on chance. Print Game Board at 11 x 17". Laminate if preferred and add two dice and a marker for each player. Scan QR Code for game playing instructions. Designed by Dr.Melinda Bossenmeyer
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    Pitstop (Board Game)

    $5.00$17.50
    Pitstop is a board game designed by Peaceful Playgrounds for an indoor activity on a rainy day or snow day. This is one of 10 Board Games that span K-8. The perfect answer for Indoor Physical Education as well. It is a dice game based on racing formula motor cars. Scan the QR code in the preview section to see the game in action. This game is aimed at 3-8 graders and requires rolling 5 dice and moving around the board which is designed for two racers. Pitstop guarantees loads of fun on a rainy day or snow day when students are trapped inside. Game requires double digit adding. Print Game Board at 11 x 17". Laminate if preferred and add two markers and 5 dice. Designed by Dr.Melinda Bossenmeyer
  • Imagine all the forms that you need in one organized notebook and a P.E. Teacher Binder Specific to YOUR needs. Over 100 pages of tools to make your job easier and more organized. Pack includes Schedule forms; Student Organization Forms; Scheduling Forms, Student Information Forms; Parent Communication Tools; Teacher Tools; Lesson Planning Forms, and Teacher Tracking Forms to monitor your professional development and sick days. Video of the P.E. Binder         Imagine all the forms that you need in one organized notebook and a P.E. Teacher Binder Specific to YOUR needs.
  • The brief checklist talks about 5 things schools can do immediately to reduce playground injuries.  This article is written by Peaceful Playgrounds Founder, Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer.
  • These cards were designed for use with the U.S. Map Stencil or a U.S. Map painted on the playground.  However, they can also be used indoors for indoor games with students locating them on a pull-down map or an overhead projector with a dry erase marker. Copy and print the worksheet of the U.S. Map. Have students label the states and capitals. Take students outside for a State Match Game using the cards and a State Abbreviations Game. Two full sets of state cards included.
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    This Sensory Pathways Set comes with 5 stencils and a set of task cards to add an instructional component. It introduces easy and challenging movement experiences. The set includes Instructional Task Cards, Vocabulary Cards, Assessment Cards, Extension Activities, and At Home Parent Cards and Activities. LEARN MORE     SPACE Needed:  1/2 a basketball court    
  • Product Description
    Kids Love, Love, Love parachute play in grades Preschool-Grade 5. This pack of 20 parachute games comes with activity cards on each of the 20 games/activities. Parachute activities can get a little wild without proper management techniques, therefore, we have included some Parachute Rules to enforce during parachute play. 20 Activities include: Shake the Rug, Make Wind,  Exercise-Skipping, Billow A Cloud,  Exercise Stretch, and Curl, Exercise Curl and Stretch, Throw the Parachute in the Air, Firefighter Catch Circle, Toss a Cloud, Circle the Chute, Toss a Ball, Ocean Waves, Ghost City, Dragon,  Chute Trap, Popcorn, Snake Pit, Number Exchange, Fox and Squirrel  and Hole in One. Don't miss out on Free Downloads each Friday on our Play Nice Blog.
  • US Map Stencil Games Book. Twenty new games to encourage outdoor learning activities. Games Include: Capitol Toss, State Word Search,  East to West, Capitol Match, Capitol Spelling Challenge, Hands Across America, Exercise By Number, State Relay, Knock Off, State Abbreviation Relay, State Shake Walk, Guess and Travel, Where I’ve Been, Name Three, Musical States, How Far Away, Going to Missouri, Whiteboard State Relay, Popcorn States, and Spell One.
    • This is a hard copy of the book that will be mailed out.
     
  • Preschool - Grade 2  Perfect for Recess, PE and Afterschool Activities for Rainy or Snow Day Activities.

    16 sets of activity cards for indoor or outdoor use totaling 282 individual activities.
      Great for rainy days or snow day when you are trapped indoors.  These also make great Brain Break Activities.
    PLEASE NOTE:  THESE ARE DIGITAL PRODUCTS AND MUST BE DOWNLOADED. INTENDED USE IS FOR SMARTPHONE, IPAD,  GOOGLE CHROME PAD, OR ANDROID DEVICES. Site License for use at a single school site included.
  • Perfect for Recess or PE Indoor Activities for Rainy or Snow Days.

    The pack of activities includes activities appropriate for any playground and specifically for indoor activities where the use of equipment is not recommended in schools.  This set of digital files.  The activities can be played on the Distancing Playgrounds developed by Peaceful Playgrounds on most of the game markings. This represents a set of 242 station cards or  16 different sets of cards.  The card sets include Brain  Breaks, Exercise Cards, Workout Cards, Yoga cards,  and Stretching Cards.  All activities are appropriate for the COVID-19 environment as well as after the pandemic passes.  Appropriate for indoors or outdoors alike. PLEASE NOTE: This file was updated on 1-14-2021.  The file now includes an additional  242 full-size (8.5 x 11") station cards. PLEASE NOTE:  THESE ARE DIGITAL PRODUCTS AND MUST BE DOWNLOADED. INTENDED USE IS FOR SMARTPHONE, IPAD,  GOOGLE CHROME PAD, OR ANDROID DEVICES.
    • Includes a site license for use at a single school site.
     
  • COVID-19 Safe Behaviors Poster Set This is a set of 12 Posters representing safe behaviors during the COVID-19 environment. Some behaviors include:   Wear a mask, keep 6 feet apart, wash your hands, use hand sanitizers don't touch your face, stay off the playground equipment, wash hands for 20 seconds with soap, sanitize desk daily, clean computer screen, don't spread germs and time to be kind. Printable version * Print pages on card stock * Laminate if you prefer by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, Founder/President Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc. ©2020 Bossenmeyer All Rights Reserved. Two purchasing options.  1. For single classroom use only. Do not duplicate and 2. A site license is available.
  • The "Playground Games and Strategies to Improve Recess" course was designed to introduce administrators, teachers, substitute teachers, physical educators, parents, after-school personnel, and playground supervisors to the responsibilities and strategies associated with organizing a successful recess. This course outlines how to make recess safe, fun, and orderly without "structuring recess". Note: We will need 24 hours notice to register schools.
  • This set of indoor activities is perfect for the COVID-19 situation where students shouldn't share equipment.  Each student can make their own Fortune Teller or Activity Dice. The set of  14 Fortune Tellers and 6 Activity Dice Sets. The Fortune Teller is an origami used for children’s games. Children love the hand games and choices inherent in the Fortune Teller Games. Use the Easter, Cinco De Mayo, Valentine's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Groundhog, and St. Patrick's Day Fortune Teller games on rainy days, snow days or indoor recess and P.E.  Bonus: Bullying Prevention Fortune Teller. Kids will love this easy-to-play and highly entertaining games that are easy to make and inexpensive. Just print and scan the QR code for a video of easy to follow folding instructions for students. Each of the 14 sets contains a colored Fortune Teller, a black and white Fortune Teller, and a Design-Your-Own-Game Fortune Teller to download and let children fill in sports fun sayings or activities for the appropriate holiday. The Dice sets include a number dice and an activity dice for Football, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Exercise, and Outdoor activities.  Blank dice are included for making up your own activities. Some of the games have 2 Levels of games: Basic and Advanced.
  • This is a 7 pack bundle of Physical Education and Classroom Party Games for Thanksgiving, Easter, Christmas, Ground Hog Day, Valentines Day, Cinco De Mayo, and St. Patrick's Day.
    1. Valentine’s Day PE and Classroom Party Games contains: Valentine’s Day Poster, Heart and Letters Game, Musical Hearts Game, Heart Relay, Valentine Tag, Do You Love_______?  Game, Compliment Stroll, Back to Back Challenge, Names Poem, and a heart set, letter set, Valentines for  relay, and Valentine’s Day Station Cards.
    2.  Christmas PE and Classroom Party Games contains 8 games: Candy Cane Walk, Penguin Relay, Secret Santa Tag, Wreath Toss, Snowball Run, Christmas Puzzles Relay, Alphabet Word Challenge, and Holiday Board Game (Holiday Roll 4 Fun and Fitness).
    3. Enjoy these Thanksgiving Themed Physical Education and Party Games. They are great activities and games to pull out and set up quickly for the classroom Thanksgiving lunch.  This set includes:  Pilgrims and Indians Chasing Game, Turkey Tag Game, Turkey Tails High Activity Game (A student favorite!), Cold Turkey Challenges (8) are great for groups or individual play, and Turkey Shoot a Bowling Type Activity. Challenges cover all grades and ages.
    4. The Cinco de Mayo package includes 16 activities to celebrate Mexico and the Battle of Puebla. An overview of the history of Cinco de Mayo, a map of Mexico to color, the flag of Mexico art activity, decorating a sombrero, and an art project for making Maracas. Kids will love to sample food with the "Walking Taco" and flag-inspired dessert cup all while experiencing Mariachi Music through a QR code to scan..  Active games include Mexican Hat Dance, Avion a Mexican Hopscotch, Steal the Sombrero, Mexican Balloon Pop, Hot Chili Peppers Jump Rope Competition, La Gallinita Ciega a game of The Blind Hen, and the internationally loved Rock, Paper, Scissors Game.
    5. St Patrick's Day PE and Classroom Party Games contains Active Games- Clover Hunt to Form Teams, Leprechauns Treasure Hunt Relay, Rainbows and Leprechauns Tag, Toss the Gold in the Leprechaun's Pot, and Guard the Gold. Bonus Activities include A St Patrick's Day Certificate, World's Greatest Guessing Game and Coupons, St Patrick's Day "I Spy" Activity Sheet, and a Coloring Sheet. Also included is the artwork for 4 Leaf Clovers, Leprechaun's, Pot of Gold, and materials needed to play all the games.
    6. Enjoy these Groundhog Day Themed Physical Education and Party Games. They are great activities and games to pull out and set up quickly for a fun indoors and outside.  Activities include History of Groundhog Day,  Groundhog Day Snack,  Groundhog Word Search,  Groundhog Day Certificate,  Shadow Play Activity,  Hot Hog Game,  Send the Hog to His Hole, Groundhog Coloring Page,  Silent Ground Hog Game, and Groundhog Graphics for Games.
    7. Easter PE and Classroom Party Games contains 3 Minute to Win it Games, 3 Active Games, 2 Mazes, 1 craft, Dominoes, and an Easter Certificate for children winning some of the games.
    For ages K-5th grade. Pack includes both indoor and outdoor games (someone can take students outdoors for a couple of games while someone sets up inside the classroom for the party.) ©2015 Bossenmeyer All Rights Reserved. You are purchasing a site license with your order.
  • Playground Supervision

    Serious accidents which occur in schools typically happen on the playground, and often playground supervision is a contributing factor. In fact, approximately 200,000 accidents each year send children to the emergency room for treatment of an injury which occurred on the school playground. The following tips are designed to increase the quality of the playground supervision in your school, insuring that children are safe on your playground.
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    Topics include Legal Issues Impacting Playground Supervision, 10 Tips for Getting Your School Grant Funded, Keeping Kids Cool at School, Physical Activity: Making the Case for Kids Moving More at School, 10 Tips for Improving Playground Supervision, How to Discipline Children on the Playground, 5 Tips for a Kids Friendly Playground and 64 Alternatives to Withholding Recess. Great for an "Article a Month" program for staff.
  • The School Recess Program Digital Access  to purchase digital copies of program materials. You receive: 4 Recess Activity Guides (rule books), 3 Instructional Games QR Code sheets for 30 playground game demonstrations and instructions on how to play each game, Workshop materials (Presentation materials (Facilitator Notes, Slides, Hand outs), Peaceful Playgrounds Implementation Guide, 10 Playground Rules Posters, and multiple forms like playground behavior report, equipment checkout sheet and good sportsmanship award.

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  • "The benefits of healthy eating add up over time, bite by bite.   Small changes matter,"  according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.   Use this MyPlate stencil to teach healthy eating, portion sizes, food groups and so much more!  MyPlate replaced the USDA's MyPyramid  in 2011. The 8' by 10' paper stencil  can be painted to promote a health lifestyle and a visual reminder that a balanced meal includes the five food groups represented by MyPlate. BONUS- Receive the MyPlate Card Game Free with purchase. Digital Download My Plate Cards