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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 3 - What is the Power of Play for Adults and Seniors?

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

We hope you have thoroughly enjoyed engaging in our Power of Play discussion through listening, reading, and contributing. The journey of exploring the transformative power of play has only just begun, and we are excited to continue this adventure with you.

PART 2 - What is the Power of Play for Adults and Seniors?

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on August 29, 2023 0 comments

We were eager to delve deeper into the topic of the Power of Play from a fresh perspective. For many reasons, older adults form the belief that maintaining physical health is best achieved in individual fitness or therapeutic activities. Although there is no doubt that medically based therapy is...

PART 1- What is the Power of Play for Adults and Seniors?

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

Let's discuss "Play" and why it matters so much for older adults and seniors!

Posts about active play (2):

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!!

PART 3 - What is the Power of Play for Adults and Seniors?

PART 2 - What is the Power of Play for Adults and Seniors?

PART 1- What is the Power of Play for Adults and Seniors?

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