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Mid January 2015                                                                       

The school recess movement in Orange County, Florida is growing and even received national attention recently when The Today Show put out an elementary recess survey.

 

The national survey shows that 99% of adults participating in the survey favor elementary school recess.  End of subject?  Not quite.  Parents in nearby Lake County have taken to the streets to join in the protest over the lack of recess at their schools.  The benefits of recess are well researched and documented. 

 

Professional education organizations like the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, the National PTA, and the American Association of Pediatrics have position statements supporting recess and praising its value.  So why are some administrators "pretending not to know what we know"?   MORE...        Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter View our profile on LinkedIn Find us on Google+ Find us on Pinterest View our videos on YouTube Visit our blog 

 

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"Right To Recess Campaign" Going Strong

 "All kids have a right to recess", according to retired principal and Peaceful Playgrounds Founder, Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer.    The "Right to Recess Campaign" has been around for 5 years and the materials have been used in numerous School Board Presentations and referenced in magazines, and news reports.  

Grab a copy of the Right To Recess Tool Kit here.  

 

 Right to Recess Featured Article. 

 

Experts agree that playtime can be just as vital as classroom time to a child's social, emotional and educational development.

 

Despite mounting evidence that kids need an outlet to blow off steam, learn to interact with others and get the exercise they need, nearly 40 percent of American elementary schools have either eliminated or are considering eliminating recess.  MORE   Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter View our profile on LinkedIn Find us on Google+  Find us on Pinterest View our videos on YouTube Visit our blog 

 

 

Saving School Recess
Saving School Recess

January Free Download
Action Animals Brain Break Cards

The February Free Download is for our set of Valentine's Day Brain Break cards.  Great for a quick break from academics and for indoor recess.  15 Brain Breaks to make moving fun with the theme activities like: 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).
No need to go through the checkout system.  Instant download.

Download your    Valentine's Day Brain Break Cards and visit our  Brain Break  page.

 

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New Grant Opportunities Physical Activity
New Physical Activity Court
           Coming Soon

We will be releasing a new product consisting of a physical activity court and trail. 

The multi-purpose court will include dot drills, line drills and ladder drills.  Approximately 50 physical activities to get children, staff and parents moving at a school site will be available.  Great for afterschool programs and community use in the evening.

QR Codes will be included so that participants or teachers can scan the code to see how to perform the activities at the 50 stations using their smart phone or a tablet.   More information to follow.  Email us if you would like to be notified of the new product release at: [email protected]

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