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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 0 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 to 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.

Ten Steps to Using PBL to Engage Young Learners to Move!

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on October 10, 2023 0 comments

If you are looking for a fun and engaging experience for your students, consider a Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach that promotes critical thinking, creativity, AND MOVEMENT!

Pickleball or Four Square - What's best for you?

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on October 03, 2023 0 comments

Pickleball has become one of the fastest growing recreation activities in the history of sport. Older adults and seniors have led the charge, driven by their passion for competitive game play, social interaction, and desire to remain active and fit.

Addressing behavioral challenges in school often requires a comprehensive approach that considers a variety of child specific factors.

YES - Sensory Paths CAN Help Challenging Behavior!!

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

Addressing behavioral challenges in school often requires a comprehensive approach thatconsiders a variety of child specific factors. Depending on the behavioral approach your teamchooses to use, you can count on one constant! That constant is that we are all sensorybeings.

Move and Play to Know Your Way!

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

Directions are funny. My wife has no idea if we are driving north, south, east, or west. She refers to herself as “directionally challenged”. I feel like I have a sense of direction – as I know when I am facing north for example but if I had to give you directions to the store, I couldn’t say go...

PART 2 - Celebrate the Experience!

PART 1 - A Forgotten Group of Friends

Great equipment needs solid instruction to create impactful results

Inspiration to growing needs of aging community members

Ten Steps to Using PBL to Engage Young Learners to Move!

Pickleball or Four Square - What's best for you?

YES - Sensory Paths CAN Help Challenging Behavior!!

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