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15 strategies to address large classes in PE! – PART 1

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on January 08, 2024 1 comments

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – Going back to school after the holiday break can feel daunting. Especially for PhysicalEducation teachers whose class sizes (on a national average) exceed 40 students per class!Although SHAPE America recommends smaller class sizes, the reality is large class sizes...

Beat the CHILL, a guide for older individuals to stay active in winter!

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on December 19, 2023 0 comments

– Written By Matt Schinelli – Excluding those lucky folks who live in a constant paradise weather zone (South Florida and Southern California), most people are preparing for the winter chill to take hold!

Using Classroom Themes to Promote Movement Across the Day!

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on December 12, 2023 2 comments

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – As we head into winter, I often see teachers dreading the long cold days when children mayhave minimal opportunities to play outside. However, creative minds can keep a classroomfresh and lively simply by transforming the classroom space with a theme. As a PE...

Roadblocks to avoid for building active adult programs

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on December 05, 2023 0 comments

– Written By Matt Schinelli It is fairly safe to say that most program leaders or recreation supervisors have struggled to come up with the "perfect" activity or next "big thing" for older active adults. Typically trying to navigate the essential questions of, "what is the activity?", "where it...

Up, Down, and All Around: Connecting Directionality, Laterality, Sensation and Perception to the Importance of Sensory Health in Children

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on November 28, 2023 0 comments

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis Sensory health in children is crucial for their overall well-being and development. The sensorysystem, often thought of as only 5 senses (actually 8) includes sight, hearing, touch, taste,and smell. However, there are three additional senses critical to the overall...

PART 2 - Celebrate the Experience!

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on November 14, 2023 0 comments

In the first part of this series we discussed how individuals with severe and profound disabilities are often left out of the world of recreational sport play. In order for this group to gain greater access several key things need to take place; greater exposure to human need for all people to gain...

PART 1 - A Forgotten Group of Friends

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on November 07, 2023 0 comments

Modern sport and wellness trends have dramatically transformed the global culture for most people. Communities, families, and individuals have gained immense exposure to the benefits of fitness as well as competitive play. This decades-long shift has provided generations of people with incredible...

Great equipment needs solid instruction to create impactful results

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on October 31, 2023 0 comments

In the world of movement education and recreation services, simply acquiring the finest products does not guarantee success. Achieving the ideal synergy between top-notch equipment and the expertise to effectively utilize it is a challenging endeavor.

Providing Sensory Opportunities vs. Brain Breaks

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on October 24, 2023 1 comments

Teachers and therapists often use the term “Brain Breaks” as a tool to engage children.Unfortunately, the concept of giving a child a “break” often results in the child “checking out”mentally along with the paraeducator and even the teacher!

Inspiration by the Growing Needs of Aging Community Members

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on October 17, 2023 0 comments

Broadening the horizons of Supervisors and Directors of Recreation programs helps utilize additional tools that may create greater balance and meet the growing needs of its aging community.

Posts by Fit and Fun Playscapes:

15 strategies to address large classes in PE! – PART 1

Beat the CHILL, a guide for older individuals to stay active in winter!

Roadblocks to avoid for building active adult programs

PART 2 - Celebrate the Experience!

PART 1 - A Forgotten Group of Friends

Great equipment needs solid instruction to create impactful results

Inspiration by the Growing Needs of Aging Community Members

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