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MARILYN FORBES I FOR THE TRIBUNE-REVIEW Enjoying the U.S. map on the Menallen Elementary School playground are students (from left) Matthew Zsiros, 11, Echo Shaffer, 10, Colton May, 7 and Hunter Sabatula, 6. The parents and the staff of the Menallen Elementary School playground committee have been striving for two years to [...]
MacArthur School in Hoffman Estates is the third school in District 54 to implement the Peaceful Playground program, which provides colorful blacktop games that promote active, healthy play. (Kate Thayer/Tribune) By Kate Thayer TribLocal reporter Recess isn’t just about swinging and sliding for some students in District 54. Instead, they’re playing problem-solving [...]
School recess activities at Nottingham Elementary Hudson School implements new playground rules Photo by : William Wrobel The Telegraph Jumprope at recess When one player made a mistake and wanted a “do-over,” others reminded him that was against the new playground rules, and he quietly, if somewhat unhappily, returned to playing. And [...]
Lemmer Elementary opens with new school playground makeover By Jason Raiche - staff writer (jraiche@dailypress.net) , Daily Press Students at Lemmer Elementary have new school playground markings. ESCANABA - Students at Lemmer Elementary School now have new school playground makeover allowing them ample opportunities for fun games and playground markings during recess. [...]
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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 [...]
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.
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 the [...]
[jwplayer config="Large Player" mediaid="711"] Playground design contributes to the overall utility and functionality of playgrounds. The playground is an essential part of any school and every community. Children spend many hours of their day occupying themselves with what the playground has to offer. The nearby neighborhood may enjoy both its appearance and its utility. A [...]
Instructional Playground Games Videos KDG-6th Grade 25 Game Videos and QR Codes Now it is easier than ever to spread the power of the Peaceful Playgrounds Program with the Instructional Children's Playground Games DVD. Three sets children's playground games videos with QR codes and three accompanying Rules Guides is [...]
Below are some of our most popular Peaceful Playgrounds Stencils. Scroll down the page or follow the link to the Catalog to view our full line of stencils, markings and programs. Recess Program Walking/Jogging Track Recess Stencil Playground Stencil Set Hopscotch Stencil Four Square Stencil [...]
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