This guide is a listing of online websites and resources for educators including parents, teachers, home school providers, after school programs, preschool and day care providers etc. I made decisions about the depth and educational value of each resource. Some resources were left out because of the ads and distracting information that filled some [...]
Magic Moments is Sports By Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor Magic Moments in Sports This is my granddaughter Kaelyn. "She recently participated in some “magic moments in youth sports”. She actively engages in recreational basketball and competitive swimming for her City’s swim team. [...]
Voices for Healthy Kids is offering new grant opportunities. This round of funding will be an open call for proposals. Applications should support a Voices for Healthy Kids Policy Lever and be submitted by the deadline of January 11, 2019 - 5 PM PST. This will be the last open call for applications until June 2019. The [...]
School Recess -Recess Advocacy Whereas, Children’s physical fitness and children’s engagement in physical activity are associated with greater academic achievement and cognitive functioning; andWhereas, Elementary school children who have more recess time have been found to have better classroom behavior; and Whereas, Recess is important for children’s socialization, school adjustment, and overall social development; and [...]
By Justin Cahill The Benefits of Unstructured Recess FROM THE KEEPING KIDS IN MOTION BLOG I am a HUGE advocate for unstructured recess. I firmly believe a 30-minute recess should be a mandatory part of every child’s day. Addition to a supplemental fifteen-minute brain break either earlier or later in the school day. As a [...]
What happens when kids run a mile each day is explained in this article. The new program called the Daily Mile began in Scotland around 6 years ago and now it is in 3600 schools in 25 countries. On average it takes kids about 15 minutes to run the mile which helps them to meet [...]
Physical Activity and Academic Achievement The evidence surrounding the link between physical activity, physical fitness and academics is growing stronger and more abundant. This page of articles, research students and information on the brain and academic improvements serves to document this connect. Catherine Davis - Georgia Regents University Speaking [...]
This listing of Physical Activity resources for classroom teachers, P.E. teachers and physical activity coordinators have moved to our member site. Featured Articles Physical Activity in Schools. Making the Case for Kids Moving More Low Cost High Activity Playgrounds
Active Kids Make Better Learners by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor Active Kids Make Better Learners How does physical activity and the brain interact? According to a medical doctor he called it, "physical activity is like miracle grow for the brain". We will explore that statement [...]
What is Physical Activity? Making the Case for Kids Moving More by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor What is Physical Activity? You may be wondering, What is physical activity? PA is a bodily exercise that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health or wellness. We think [...]
Schools play an important role in helping children to be healthy and fit. A fast growing body of research indicates that student wellness and academic learning go hand-in-hand. Put simply, the benefits that can arise from proper nutrition and physical activity are a prerequisite to optimal learning and to avoiding and preventing chronic diseases. [...]
Scattered Circles Moorpark Acorn News 10-28-2011 New program in school district battles bullying By Darleen Principe Moorpark kids are learning how to keep the peace on the playground, one conflict at a time thanks to new PEP Grant. In an effort to battle bullying and teach basic conflict-resolution skills, the Moorpark Unified [...]
Low Cost Solutions to Fun Fitness Activities5 Days of Physical Activity By Melinda Bossenmeyer, Ed.D. This article explores a listing of five great suggestions for low cost and fun fitness activities for students. The perfect Monday-Friday fitness activities that students will love while getting fit. Simple and Inexpensive Fun [...]
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 [...]
By Cheri Carlson Ventura County Star Newspaper October 2007 New playground game markings boost physical activity. New playground game markings boost physical activity at Camarillo school. Getting students active is a goal of most schools since the majority of students in elementary school do not get the 60 minutes a day of recommended physical activity. [...]
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