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Greetings!
This month's newsletter provides information on safe playgrounds, recess research, healthy fundraisers, and the President's Physical Fitness Challenge.
I hope to see you next weekend at the National Elementary School Principals' Conference in Nashville or the American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference in Forth Worth. If you're attending either conference, drop by our booth for a free gift.
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Healthy Fundraisers
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Looking for alternative fundraisers to selling unhealthy food? Here are some ideas for fundraising not associated with food.
Children in Balance created this list and they have designed and implemented in- and
after-school curricula, planning guides, and toolkits to assist
parents, teachers, pediatricians and community leaders in creating an
environment that promotes healthy eating and active living.
List of alternative fundraisers to selling unhealthy food.
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Research on Recess
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Is Recess Necessary In the 21st Century?
Rachel Sindelar talks about the trend to eliminate recess and the
debate over whether or not recess should remain a standard part of the
elementary school daily schedule. Rachel's report also identifies the major
issues surrounding this debate, summarizes some of the literature
relating to the topic of recess, and guides the reader to additional
resources on recess.
This report is a great overview of recess research. Recess Necessary Report.......
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President Challenges Americans to Get Fit
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Americans are invited to participate in the first-ever National President's Challenge.
To complete the challenge, adults 18 and older need to be
active 30 minutes a day, while youngsters 6-17 need to be active an
hour a day. I knew there was a benefit to growing old.
Participants can track their activities, see their progress and challenge themselves via the interactive Web site, www.presidentschallenge. org,
where you can register through April 3. (Click on the button next to
the picture of fitness queen Denise Austin. ) The challenge concludes
May 15 in the midst of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.
Remember, participants get eight weeks in which to complete the six-week
program. Clearly an opportunity of a lifetime!
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What do I get in the Peaceful Playgrounds Program Package?
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 We are often asked about the contents of the Peaceful Playground Program Package. It includes:
· (4) Activity Guides: Preschool/Kindergarten; Grades K-3; Grades 3-6; and Field Games
· (4) Blueprints: Preschool/Kindergarten; Grades K-3; Grades 3-6 and Field Games
· 41 stencils: letters, numbers, feet and shapes
· Playground good sports coupons
· Playground good sports award
· Program overview - dvd
· Equipment checkout form
· Playground procedures list
· Playground report
· Workshop training materials
· Playground sportsmanship poster set
· Large Peaceful Playgrounds Poster for office
Peaceful
Playgrounds Program materials are copyrighted. Site License is issued
with each Peaceful Playgrounds Program purchase for use of designs at a
single school site for which the site license was purchased.
For more information: http://www.peacefulplaygrounds.com or
email Melinda@peacefulplaygrounds.com
Call 877-444-9888 for school and district discounts.
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Spring into a safe playground
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Winter is officially over and Spring is here, so it's time to think
about sending kids out to the playground. Here are some tips for making
the playground safe.
1. After snow, rain or other elements, the
playground surfacing may be in need of refilling or loose fill (wood
chips, pea gravel, sand etc.) needs to be "fluffed up" (raked and groomed
after a winter compacting). A 12" minimum and fill evenly throughout the
play structure area.
2. Check the sandbox area for broken glass or sharp objects that may have ended up there over the winter.
3. Think about re-training your playground supervisors by providing a quick overview on playground rules and safety.
4. Have a short assembly and remind students of behavior expectations, especially outdoor behavior that can lead to conflicts.
5. Replenish recess equipment carts. Throw away flat balls and order replacements.
Download our 10 Tips for a Peaceful Playground and spring into a safe playground season.
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Sincerely,
Melinda Bossenmeyer
Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc.
www.peacefulplaygrounds.com
877-444-9888
melinda@peacefulplaygrounds.com
PO Box 45586
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Copyright Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc. Mar. 2008 All Rights Reserved
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