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Discussions on School Re-Entry Zoom Meeting: A Candid Talk About Student Physical Activity, Wellness and Emotional Concerns

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on August 19, 2020 0 comments

As districts across the world struggle to open schools safely while considering the important physical activity, wellness, and emotional needs of its students, Fit and Fun Playscapes has collected a diverse team of educational professionals to discuss concerns, give tips, and offer insights to...

School Re-Entry: How Fit and Fun Can Help

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on August 02, 2020 0 comments

In one way or another, it seems that the majority of kids in the United States will be returning to the classroom in the fall. How, you might ask? Most educators couldn’t tell you.

Letters to Save P.E. - A Letter from Beth Sibik

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on July 07, 2020 0 comments

Beth Sibik is a physical education/wellness teacher for the Winchendon School District in Massachusetts. She has worked in the district for 21 years. The district has decided to cut the unified arts programs for the fall semester.

It's Time To Save PE

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on June 23, 2020 0 comments

In the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and social distancing rules, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has warned that state aid for public schools could be slashed by 20%. The impact of these cuts will linger for years, particularly for those already hit the hardest: teachers, who are beginning to...

Childhood Obesity: Where Are We Now?

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on June 22, 2020 0 comments

Last year, we discovered that 43 states lacked mandatory recess policiesin their schools at a time when 1-in-5 school-aged children suffer from childhood obesity. In that post, we found that only seven states required, not just recommended, daily recess in their schools.

Sidewalk Magic: Fit and Fun Playscapes Brings Active Sidewalks Locally

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on May 26, 2020 0 comments

In an article from The Highlands Current, our founder, Pam Gunther, revealed a new line of applications for our bestselling Reusable Stencils sets.

Active Sidewalks - Why Now is The Right Time to Make One

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on April 14, 2020 0 comments

Active Sidewalks a.k.a. Chalk the Walk, Fitness Trails, Activity Circuits, etc. are becoming very popular on social media these days, although they've been around for decades. With everyone staying at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and finding this new normal increasingly challenging to stay...