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HOPSCOTCH! Summer Fun for EVERYONE!

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on July 25, 2023 0 comments

Hopscotch is a timeless game that has been enjoyed by children and adults for generations. With its simple rules and endless possibilities for creativity, hopscotch offers not only fun but numerous benefits for physical and mental development.

Cross Curricular Ideas That Keep Kids MOVING and Make Learning FUN!

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

Integrating physical activity and movement opportunities throughout the day is a fun and meaningful way to engage all learners. Physical educators often combine movement with other subjects from the classroom.

The Movement Revolution: Unlocking Children's Full Potential through Physically Active Learning

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on June 06, 2023 0 comments

There has been a slow, pervasive pandemic growing for decades. You wouldn’t know it unless you have children or are around children. It’s not transmissible, but it’s been increasing in intensity across the country, regionally, developmentally, and socio-economically. This pandemic often results in...

Top 5 Benefits for Using Sensory Paths: Ideas for School and Home!

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

Children are naturally curious and for most kiddos they are always on the move! Therefore, they are constantly seeking new experiences and ways to engage with their environment. Sensory paths, also known as sensory hallways or sensory pathways, provide an innovative and fun approach to keep kids...

Recess: A critical part of a child's day

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on May 16, 2023 0 comments

Here’s a question that has really concerned us as a company and advocate for kids health and wellness. If research has consistently shown that recess offers numerous benefits to children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development, why then are schools reducing recess?

Why Recess is Important for SEL

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

As the warmer temperatures begin to roll across the country, most kids in school simply can’t wait to get outside and play. My favorite time in school was always recess. However, for many children recess is a time wrought with fears of social engagements and anxiety of being ridiculed on the...

Thriving Not Just Surviving: Revisiting SEL to Help Children Be Successful

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on April 27, 2023 0 comments

Recent national news agencies have reported an increase in concerns regarding the mental health of children. In fact, a national survey indicated (Kaiser Family Foundation/CNN, 2023) 90% of all adults feel that there is a mental health crisis in the US. Teachers know that keeping students healthy...

The Buddy Circle™ (available in English or Spanish) was created as a wonderful tool to address student to student conflict. Use the Buddy Circle™ much like you would use a

Why Everyone Should Have The Buddy Circle™

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on March 12, 2023 0 comments

The Buddy Circle™ (available in English or Spanish) was created as a wonderful tool to address student to student conflict. Use the Buddy Circle™ much like you would use a "talking bench"; to help children work out differences. The words are great reminders of what students should do to engage in...

Bowling is Life - It's More Than a Game

by James Hambel on March 21, 2022 9 comments

How To Plan Recess Zones

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on August 08, 2019 1 comments

How To Plan Recess Zones

Posts about pe ideas (2):

HOPSCOTCH! Summer Fun for EVERYONE!

Cross Curricular Ideas That Keep Kids MOVING and Make Learning FUN!

Recess: A critical part of a child's day

Bowling is Life - It's More Than a Game

How To Plan Recess Zones

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