Playgrounds serve to be a microcosm of the world where our kids learn important lessons. They are filled with students who are human. Perfection may not be possible but the aspiration to create a peaceful playground is paramount. We want our future generation to accept that everyone is invited to the party and we all [...]
School Safety Update: Peaceful Playgrounds. With a few simple changes, your playground can be a safer place for kids to play. Here's how..... http://ow.ly/pjxF30kfLw2
Your school playground can go from unattractive to beautiful with the PeacefulPlaygrounds Recess Kit. All it takes is some volunteers, some paint and PP Recess Kit. Lanier Elementary transformed their playground by adding 30 painted games and markings to both the kindergarten playground and the elementary playgrounds.
Playground Stencils : "Beyond Busy, Happy & Good" By Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor Playground Stencils An ever constant mantra in teaching is “what is the learning objective?” Outdoor learning environment I remember an experience where I was observing a 3rd-grade classroom. Students were digging in [...]
The Second Step E newsletter contained a great article on "Safer Playgrounds: Assessing Layout, Supervision, and Staff Training." The article covers tips and research on the physical environment on playgrounds and playground supervision. For additional information go to the Committee for Children website.
By Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor A playground designed for learning An ever constant mantra in teaching is "what is the learning objective?" Is your playground a place designed for learning? When I was a principal, I remember an experience while observing a classroom of 3rd graders. Students were digging in a sand bucket [...]
By Jackie Lupo TIM LAMORTE/RIVERTOWNS ENTERPRISE December 11, 2015 Second-graders use the playground during recess on Dec. 7. ARDSLEY — Recess can be fun for some elementary school students, but stressful for newcomers or those who lack strong social skills. Hoping to promote a culture of kindness on the playground, Concord Road Elementary School [...]
Playground Safety Resources CPSC Fact Sheet Burn Risk on Playgrounds - Hot summer months and hot metal slides pose a health and burn risk to children. How safe is your playgrounds? Use the Playground Safety Checklist to find out. Public Playground Safety Handbook [...]
Paint Machine and PaintThe easiest way to paint school playground markings is with a Striping Machine. This is available with 6 cans of white stripers spray paint, for outlining all the game courts. We sell only white commercial contractors' quality striping paint.Detail work is rolled on and we recommend 4 colors (red, blue, yellow, & [...]
Eliminate School Recess? Let's Skip It! Melinda Bossenmeyer, Ed.D. California State University San Marcos Every decade or so educators stumble upon a really bad idea. The elimination of school recess is one such current example. Citing valid, yet, inconveniencing reasons such as liability concerns, supervision hardships, and the pressure to increase academic achievement, some educators [...]
Lisa Petrillo The San Diego Union Tribune - 05/02 Five year old Kaelyn Rincand enjoys her peaceful playground experience. Given the jungle rules of some school playgrounds, where the biggest and toughest tend to dominate, consider the scene recently at El Camino Creek Elementary. A recess came and went, with 822 [...]
September 2010 By Blake Taylor, MAED Lawrence Lions Physical Education Lawrence Elementary School - Wichita, KS Students at Lawrence Elementary School recess. Take a minute to think back to your childhood school days and, more precisely, the part called school recess. What do you remember about it? I would guess that you recall [...]
By Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor "Peaceful Playgrounds: An engaging recess solution." Playground Equipment Increases Physical Activity The basic playground ball is a great tool to get kids moving. Simple playthings like loose playground equipment such as balls, jump ropes, hula hoops and riding toys, do more for encouraging physical activity on [...]
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