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The Peaceful Playgrounds set of Exercise Cards are easy to use and describe the exercises in the set, as well as, have an illustration for each task card. They are a great idea for brain break activities inside or perfect for warm up exercises in physical education class held outside. The digital download provides instant access to the pdf format of 12 exercise cards. This makes a great edition to the Peaceful Playgrounds line of products for a quick instant activity or warm up that can be student led. -
This is a set of 14 Brain Break Exercise Cards with a Christmas Theme. The cards include activities like: Walk around the room shaking hands and saying "Happy Holidays", walk on hands and feet like a reindeer and Elf warm up with jumping jacks. Great activities for Brain Breaks, indoor recess and Physical Education on rainy or snow days. Add any Christmas song to get kids up and moving.
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Action Animals Brain Break Cards
Grab this set of Action Animals Theme Brain Break Activities that’s sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with a “themed” set of 12 brain break cards. Some examples include: Exercise like an Elephant, Lion Lunge like a Lion Tamer, Play Monkey See, Monkey Do, and Play Tug with a Tiger to name a few. Printable version * Print pages on card stock * Laminate if you prefer *Cut out cards. *Hole punch gray dot and put on a ring. * Check our other Brain Break Activities in Virtual Store Catalog. Brain Breaks by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer Founder/President Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc. ©2014 Bossenmeyer All Rights Reserved. For single classroom use only. Do not duplicate. A site license is available. -
Grab this set of Beach Day Brain Break Cards that are sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with a Beach Day “themed” set of 19 brain break cards. Some examples include: jump the waves, walk like a crab, and fly like a seagull.
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Enjoy this set of dice for indoor recess or physical education activities. Roll the number die for the number of repetitions to perform the various outdoor playground actions. Students take turns rolling the dice and leading outdoor playground actions and exercise motions. Students can make their own dice prior to playing the activity. Great for Rainy Day or Snow Day Activities or indoor recess. Print dice. Cut out dice. Laminate if preferred.
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This set of 12 workout cards shows an illustration of the various exercises to be performed. Set includes: Push ups, leg lifts, bent knee toe touches and more. Great for Brain Breaks and indoor recess or physical education.
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A fortune teller is an origami used for children's games. Children love the hand games and choices inherent in the Fortune Teller Game. Use the Move Your Body Fortune Teller Game to determine the choice of exercise and the number of repetitions children will perform. This is a great activity for encouraging exercise in a fun manner. You can use the Move Your Body fortune teller for pairing 2 kids for exercising or use one fortune teller in front of the whole class and pick students to pick an exercise based on their Fortune Teller selection. The set contains a colored Move Your Body Fortune Teller, a black and white Move Your Body Fortune Teller and a Blank Fortune Teller to download and let children fill adding exercises making their own. Scanning the QR Code provides a You Tube Video of a student demonstrating and explaining how to fold the Fortune Teller.
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A fortune teller is an origami used for children's games. Children love the hand games and choices inherent in the Fortune Teller Game. Use the Yoga Fortune Teller Game to determine the choice of yoga movement children will perform. This is a great activity for encouraging stretching in a fun manner. You can use the Yoga fortune teller for pairing 2 kids for stretching or use one fortune teller in front of the whole class and pick students to pick an yoga move based on their Fortune Teller selection. The set contains a colored Yoga Fortune Teller, a black and white Yoga Fortune Teller and a Blank Fortune Teller to download and let children fill adding yoga moves making their own. Scanning the QR Code provides a You Tube Video of a student demonstrating and explaining how to fold the Fortune Teller.
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Grab this set of Sport Stars Brain Break Activities that’s sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with a “themed” set of 12 brain break cards, station posters and Powerpoint.
Sports included: Baseball, boxing, basketball, football, golf, hockey, karate, jog, softball, soccer, swim and tennis.
Printable version * Print pages on card stock
*Print Posters * Laminate if you prefer
*Cut out cards. *Hole punch brain break cards and put on a ring
* post posters around the room for indoor recess or physical education.
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Enjoy this kids favorite from the Popular Games Series. Turkey Tails is a fast paced, fun and challenging dodging and quick movement game. Say goodbye to video games this game will quickly become your students' favorite game. Limited supplies needed (an old sock for each child) and you have everything you need. Check out our other games in our POPULAR GAMES SERIES coming soon. A sure hit for K-8.
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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. -
Improving your Playground
I watched a less popular girl, Allison, walk up to a group of four girls who were playing a game of four-square. As she approached and asked, “Can I play?” she was quickly rebuffed. “The game is closed,” Janey, the ring leader, announced. Given the school is a Peaceful Playgrounds’ school, I was surprised at the response because of the “You can’t say, ‘You can’t play’” mantra. Allison, whose disappointment was obvious, turned to play another game. Fortunately, the playground was filled with alternate game choices and two other four-square courts. Allison selected one of those courts and soon was happily involved in another four-square game. This time she didn’t ask, but rather waited in line by the letter D. Permission: is it a good idea? -
Grab this set of Thanksgiving Brain Break Cards that are sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with a Thanksgiving “themed” set of 16 brain break cards. Some examples include: Walk around shaking hands and saying "howdy pilgrim", do the pilgrim shuffle, do an Indian dance and alternating knee touches.Printable version * Print pages on card stock * Laminate if you prefer *Cut out cards. *Hole punch and put on a ring.Total Pages3
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Grab this set of Brain Break Pirate Parade Activities that’s sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with a “themed” set of 12 brain break cards, station posters and Powerpoint. Some examples include: adjust the sails, climb to crows Nest, drop the anchor, hit the deck, salute a shipmate, jump overboard etc. Printable version * Print pages on card stock *Print Posters * Laminate if you prefer *Cut out cards. *Hole punch brain break cards and put on a ring * post posters around the room for indoor recess or P.E.
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NOVEMBER FREE DOWNLOAD Grab this set of Fall Theme Brain Breaks that’s sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with a “themed” set of 12 brain break cards. Some examples include: Apple picking, Acorn Toss, Leaves, Wheel barrel, Fall, Hot Coco, Pumpkin Hop, Cat, Autumn, Juggling, and Black Bird.
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Spring Brain Break Cards Grab this set of Spring Brain Break Cards that’s sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with a “themed” set of 16 brain break cards. Some examples include: hop like a bunny, use your arms to soar like a bird, and pretend your dancing in the rain to name a few.Printable version * Print pages on card stock * Laminate if you prefer *Cut out cards. *Hole punch and put on a ring. * Check our other Brain Break Activities in Virtual Store Catalog.©2015 Bossenmeyer
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Grab this set of Cowboy and Cowgirl Rodeo s Brain Break Cards that are sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with this Cowboy and Cowgirl Rodeo set of 16 brain break cards. Some examples include: gallop around the room like a horse, do your best line dance, and put on your cowboy/girl boots and do 10 kicks with each leg.
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A 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 Anti-Bullying Fortune Teller Game to practice Anti-Bullying sayings and strategies. This is a great activity for encouraging anti-bullying sayings. You can use the Anti-Bullying fortune teller for pairing 2 kids or use one fortune teller in front of the whole class and pick students to pick an Anti-Bullying activity based on their Fortune Teller selection. The set contains a colored Anti-Bullying Fortune Teller, a black and white Anti-Bullying Fortune Teller and a Blank Fortune Teller to download and let children fill in adding anti-bullying strategies of their own. Scan the QR Code to view How To Video
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Most schools strictly enforce classroom rules and procedures in order to maintain a safe classroom environment for students. When students go to the playground for recess the classroom rules are not adequate for some playground behaviors. For this reason, playground supervisors or paraprofessionals sometimes find themselves without a protocol for handing discipline issues unique to the playground. This professional article by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer covers how teachers and playground supervisors should respond to inappropriate behavior on the playground and steps to take when the behavior continues.
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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 outdoors 4. Teach the class 5. Have extra art time
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Enjoy this set of 30 yoga cards. 15 of each pose for both boys and girls. 30 Poster Cards which would be great for station work. Additionally, activity suggestions including a music and movement song, a yoga fitness circle and 2 guided relaxation activities. Printable version * Print pages on card stock *Print Posters * Laminate if you prefer *Cut out cards. *Hole punch brain break cards and put on a ring * post posters around the room for indoor recess or P.E.
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Valentine's Brain Break Cards Grab this set of Valentine's Day Brain Break Cards that’s sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with a “themed” set of 15 brain break cards. Some examples include: You float my boat (swim to shore), You make my heart sing (touch heart then toes), & You're just the valentine for me (Go say something nice to a valentine). Printable version * Print pages on card stock * Laminate if you prefer *Cut out cards. *Hole punch gray dot and put on a ring. * Check our other Brain Break Activities in Virtual Store Catalog. Brain Breaks by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer Founder/President Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc. ©2015 Bossenmeyer All Rights Reserved. For single classroom use only. Do not duplicate. A site license is available.
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Enjoy these Thanksgiving PE and Party Games. 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. Challenges cover all grades and ages. Turkey Shoot a Bowling Type Activity.
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Enjoy this set of 30 yoga cards. 15 of each pose for both boys and girls. 30 Poster Cards which would be great for station work. Additionally, activity suggestions including a music and movement song, a yoga fitness circle and 2 guided relaxation activities. Printable version * Print pages on card stock *Print Posters * Laminate if you prefer *Cut out cards. *Hole punch brain break cards and put on a ring * post posters around the room for indoor recess or P.E.
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Fantasy Football Brain Break Cards Grab this set of Fantasy Football Brain Breaks that are sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with a Fantasy Football “themed” set of 19 brain break cards. Some examples include: Run with knees high for 30 seconds, do your best touchdown and do a stadium wave. Printable version * Print pages on card stock * Laminate if you prefer *Cut out cards. *Hole punch and put on a ring. Brain Breaks by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer Founder/President Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc. ©2015 Bossenmeyer All Rights Reserved. For single classroom use only. Do not duplicate. A site license is available.
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Grab this set of Road Trip Brain Breaks that are sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with a “themed” set of 16 brain break cards. Some examples include: pose for pictures, dance to Route 66 music, and step on the accelerator.
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Grab this set of Rock Star Brain Breaks that are sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with a Rock Star “themed” set of 16 brain break cards. Some examples include: Play the drums, Rock out on the keyboard, and dance like a first grader.
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St Patrick's Day Brain Break Cards Grab this set of St Patrick's Day Brain Break Cards that’s sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with a “themed” set of 15 brain break cards. Some examples include: Dance a jig, Leap Like a Leprechaun, and Touch Something Green in the Room ). Printable version * Print pages on card stock * Laminate if you prefer *Cut out cards. *Hole punch and put on a ring. * Check our other Brain Break Activities in Virtual Store Catalog. Brain Breaks by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer Founder/President Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc. ©2015 Bossenmeyer All Rights Reserved. For single classroom use only. Do not duplicate. A site license is available.
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The Peaceful Playgrounds Exercise Cards (SET 2) are easy to use and describe the exercises in the set, as well as, have an illustration for each task card. They are a great idea for brain break activities inside or perfect for warm-up exercises in physical education class held outside. The digital download provides instant access to the pdf format of 22 exercise cards. This makes a great addition to the Peaceful Playgrounds line of products for a quick instant activity or warm-up that can be student lead.
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Professional Article by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer
Basic vs Super Charged Brain Breaks
A basic "brain break" is a 2 or 3 minute break away from the topic currently being taught combined with a movement activity. The best kind of a brain break is a Supercharged Brain Break which entails a movement activity linked to an academic concept. Supercharged Brain Breaks have a double punch by reinforcing an academic concept and introducing a new movement concept or exercise. Physical Activity and Health Benefits Brain Breaks have another important benefit. They can contribute to the recommended daily amount of 60 minutes of physical activity as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and the National Association of Sports and Physical Education. “Brain Breaks work by getting children moving physically which increases the blood flow by bringing more oxygen to the brain and leads to better concentration. Well developed Brain Breaks can help students stretch, develop flexibility, improve coordination and gain focus for the next lesson,” according to the Action for Healthy Kids Organization. -
Enjoy this set of dice for indoor recess or physical education activities. Roll the number die for the number of repetitions to perform the exercises. Roll the exercise die to determine the exercise. Students take turns rolling the dice and leading exercises. Students can make their own dice prior to playing the activity. Great for Rainy Day or Snow Day Activities or indoor recess.
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The Peaceful Playgrounds Active Alphabet Movement Card Set is easy to use and has an illustration for each movement card. They are a great idea for brain break activities inside or perfect for warm-up movement experience in physical education class held outside. The digital download provides instant access to the pdf format of 26 movement cards (a card for each letter of the alphabet. This makes a great addition to the Peaceful Playgrounds line of products for a quick instant activity or warm-up that can be student lead.
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Enjoy this set of dice for indoor recess or physical education activities. Roll the number die for the number of repetitions to perform the sports motion. Roll the sports die to determine the sports activity. Students take turns rolling the dice and can make up a sports motion like striking if the die lands on the baseball player. Students can make their own dice prior to playing the activity.
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This set of 16 Stretching cards ( 8 with boys and 8 with girls) show an illustration of the various stretches to be performed. Set includes: Twist at waist, quadriceps stretch, shoulder stretch, side stretch, lower back and legs stretch, torso stretch, triceps stretch, and hamstrings stretch. Great for Brain Breaks and indoor recess or physical education.
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Grab this set of Super Heroes Brain Break Cards that’s sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with a “themed” set of 12 brain break cards.
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10 Tips for Getting Your Grant Funded
This article will share ten tips from my experience in getting a school grant funded. It is just one of many resources found on the Peaceful Playgrounds website for writing and securing grants for schools. It is important to remember that a grant is more than funding. Once funds are received the real work of implementing your idea or project begins. -
PE and Classroom Party Games: Groundhog Day
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 change of pace. Activities include:History of Groundhog DayGroundhog Day SnackGroundhog Word SearchGroundhog Day CertificateShadow Play ActivityHot Hog GameSend the Hog to His HoleGroundhog Coloring PageSilent Ground Hog GameGroundhog Graphics for Games -
Enjoy this set of dice for indoor recess or physical education activities. Roll the number die for the number of repetitions to perform the various soccer actions. Students take turns rolling the dice and leading soccer actions and exercise motions. Students can make their own dice prior to playing the activity. Great for Rainy Day or Snow Day Activities or indoor recess. Print dice. Cut out dice. Laminate if preferred.
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This set comes with a colored “I Spy” sheet, a black and white “I Spy” sheet and a direction sheet with answer key. Duplicate the printable or put pages in a plastic sleeve and use a dry erase marker or crayon over-and-over again. This activity is great for rainy or snow day recess and Physical Education or for students who must sit out due to illness or injury.
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"I Spy" is a student favorite! This set comes with a colored "I Spy" sheet, a black and white "I Spy" sheet and a direction sheet with answer key. Duplicate the printable or put pages in a plastic sleeve and use a dry erase marker or crayon over-and-over again. This activity is great for rainy or snow day recess and Physical Education or for students who must sit out due to illness or injury. 8 pages
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Keeping Kids Cool at School
As most of the nation heads back to school facing triple-digit heat, schools face the challenges associated with outdoor recess and overheated classrooms. Principals and physical educators will face daily decisions regarding children’s heat health on the playground. In this article, we will review some information regarding different playground challenges and solutions to those problems. Of particular concern to schools is that “kids absorb more heat than adults while sweating less. The result is kids have a greater propensity for heat cramps, exhaustion or heat stroke”, according to Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, also known as the Recess Doctor. Too Hot to Play? So how hot is too hot for physical activity? The determination depends on a number of factors including...... more. -
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 are the artwork for 4 Leaf Clovers, Leprechaun's, Pot of Gold and materials needed to play all 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.)
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Grab this set of Ground Hog Day Brain Break Cards that’s sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with a “themed” set of 20 brain break cards. Some examples include: Shadow Tag, Side-to-Side Jumps, and High knees over ground hogs. Printable version * Print pages on card stock * Laminate if you prefer *Cut out cards. *Hole punch and put on a ring. * Check our other Brain Break Activities in Virtual Store Catalog.
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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. 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.)
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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). 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.)
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A 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 Football, Baseball, Soccer and Basketball Fortune Teller Games for competitive games on rainy days, snow days or for indoor recess and P.E. Kids will love these easy-to-play and highly entertaining games that are easy to make and inexpensive. Just print and scan the QR code for easy to follow folding instructions for students. Each of the four sets contain 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 strategies of their own. 2 Levels of games : Basic and Advanced
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A 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 Soccer Fortune Teller Game to for a competitive game of indoor soccer on rainy days, snow days or for indoor recess and P.E. Kids will love this easy to play and highly entertaining game that's easy to make and inexpensive. Just print and scan the QR code for easy to follow instructions for students. The set 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 baseball strategies of their own. Check out our other fortune teller games: Anti-bullying messages Baseball Basketball Football and more
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Enjoy this set of dice for indoor recess or physical education activities. Roll the number die for the number of repetitions to perform the various basketball actions. Students take turns rolling the dice and leading basketball actions and exercise motions. Students can make their own dice prior to playing the activity. Great for Rainy Day or Snow Day Activities or indoor recess.
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Enjoy this set of dice for indoor recess or physical education activities. Roll the number die for the number of repetitions to perform the various baseball actions. Students take turns rolling the dice and leading baseball actions and exercise motions. Students can make their own dice prior to playing the activity. Great for Rainy Day or Snow Day Activities or indoor recess. Print dice. Cut out dice. Laminate if preferred.
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Grab this set of Thanksgiving Brain Break Cards that are sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with a Thanksgiving “themed” set of 16 brain break cards. Some examples include: Walk around shaking hands and saying "howdy pilgrim", do the pilgrim shuffle, do an Indian dance and alternating knee touches.
Printable version * Print pages on card stock * Laminate if you prefer *Cut out cards. *Hole punch and put on a ring. Brain Breaks by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer Founder/President Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc. ©2015 Bossenmeyer All Rights Reserved. For single classroom use only. Do not duplicate. A site license is available. -
This is a set of 5 large group fitness activities. Make fitness fun with these popular games that kids love. Great for warm-up or physical education activities. Games include Peace Release, Let's Make a Deal, Four Corners, Moving Stars, and All Over. Great for grades K-6. Printable version * Print pages on card stock * Laminate if you prefer 5 Large Group Fitness by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer Founder/President Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc. ©2015 Bossenmeyer All Rights Reserved. For single classroom use only. Do not duplicate. A site license is available.
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Grab this set of Marching Brain Break Cards that’s sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with this Marching “themed” set of 8 brain break cards. Some examples include: March like a soldier, March like a Pirate with a Peg Leg, March Like a Skater and March like a Rock Star.Printable version*Print pages on card stock*Laminate if you prefer*Cut out cards.*Hole punch and put on a ring.*Check our other Brain Break Activities in Virtual Store Catalog.
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A 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 Football, Baseball, Soccer and Basketball Fortune Teller Games for competitive games on rainy days, snow days or for indoor recess and P.E. Kids will love these easy-to-play and highly entertaining games that are easy to make and inexpensive. Just print and scan the QR code for easy to follow folding instructions for students. Each of the four sets contain 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 strategies of their own. 2 Levels of games : Basic and Advanced
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This is a bundle of Easter and Spring products. This set contains 5 products and a bonus product. PE and Classroom Party Games Easter PE Station Cards: Throwing and Catching Easter Theme Easter Fortune Teller Games Easter Roll 4 Fun and Fitness Board Game Spring Brain Break Cards Bonus: Soccer Fortune Teller
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Did you implement and maintain adequate supervision?In this article, I will share with you some words of wisdom I have learned serving as an expert witness in court cases. One key in all of the cases has been whether Administration implemented and maintained active playground supervision. Negligent supervision is a contributing factor in 40% of all injury cases, so training school staff plays a huge role in reducing injuries and potential avoidance of District liability. This article will also cover litigation and suggestions for how to avoid it.
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Does your Peaceful Playgrounds Program need a "BOOST"? Are you missing some of the core components of the Recess Program? Use with smart phones, tablets and take to the playground so all game rules are at your fingertips. Digital components of each product are included for instant download. An extra bonus is the newly added QR codes sheets to take to the playground to use with smartphones in order to see game demonstrations. Access period is 2 years. All staff members have access. Get started planning now. Instant Access. DOWNLOAD FLYER
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Professional Article by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer This article talks about the benefits of the regular physical activity.Physical activity helps with weight management. Regular physical activity is important for children for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the long-term health benefits. Physical activity also aids in maintaining a healthy weight. In addition to long-term health benefits, children also benefit from keeping active.Some of the additional benefits are: Decreases chance depression, helps with sleeping at night, strengthens bones and muscles, helps with maintaining a healthy weight, and active children enjoy the ability to move easily. This article also covers the how children become more active, utilizing the outdoor environment for physical activity, and the link between physical activity and academics.
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P.E. Station Cards are ready to print and go. This P.E. Activities Station Cards are great for movement stations. There are 10 Fitness Station cards/signs around St. Patrick's Day Fitness Themes. There are an additional 10 Fitness Challenge Posters to use at stations and 2 cross curricular math activities. A bonus poster on "Why Get Fit" gives students reasons and the benefits of exercise. The PE Fitness Stations Cards/Signs are designed for Kindergarten through 5th grade students.
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A fortune teller is an origami used for children’s games. Children love the hand games and choices inherent in the Fortune Teller Game. Use the St Patrick's Day Fortune Teller Game for FUN and read your fortune. This is a great activity for getting kids into the holiday spirit. The set contains : 1. Colorful St Patrick's Day Fortune Teller, 2. Black and White St Patrick's Day Fortune Teller 3. Character Fortune Teller mostly blank to let children fill in and create their own unique Fortune Teller 4. Scanning the included QR Code provides a You Tube Video of a student demonstrating and explaining how to fold the Fortune Teller.
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Enjoy this set of dice for indoor recess or physical education activities. Roll the number die for the number of repetitions to perform the various football actions. Students take turns rolling the dice and leading football actions and exercise motions. Students can make their own dice prior to playing the activity. Great for Rainy Day or Snow Day Activities or indoor recess.
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The Sports Alphabet set comes with 2 games. Sports alphabet and Sports Charades. Fun games for outdoor or indoor P.E. activities. Lots of other uses as well. Two complete sets of alphabet cards with sports: ie. Dd Dance, Kk Karate etc. 52 alphabet flash cards, 20 black flash cards to add your favorite sports and 3 blank sports posters (could be used for station directions).
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Kids will love this easy to play and highly entertaining game that's easy to make and inexpensive. Just print and scan the QR code for easy to follow instructions for students. The set 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 baseball strategies of their own.
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This set comes with a colored “I Spy” sheet, a black and white “I Spy” sheet and a direction sheet with answer key. Duplicate the printable or put pages in a plastic sleeve and use a dry erase marker or crayon over-and-over again. This activity is great for rainy or snow day recess and Physical Education or for students who must sit out due to illness or injury.
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Cinco De Mayo PE and Classroom Party Games for Kids
Enjoy these Cinco De Mayo Themed Physical Education and Party Games. They are great activities and games to pull out and set up quickly for the classroom and outdoor fun. This set includes: History of Cinco de Mayo Geography -Map of Mexico Food- Dessert Cup Art- Flag to Color Art- Project Maracas Arts- Mariachi Music Art- Decorate the Sombrero Art- Paper Dolls Active Games: Mexican Hat Dance, Avion-Hopscotch, Steal the Sombrero, Mexican Balloon Pop, Hot Chili Peppers Jump Rope, The Blind Hen-La Gallinita Ciega, Rock, Paper, Scissors and a Game Certificate. Eight active games that are great for groups or individual play. Challenges cover all grades and ages.
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