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Summertime Tips For Kids With Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) - PART 2

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on June 25, 2024 0 comments

Every child is different, so the warning signs of an impending sensory overload episode vary depending on who the child is. Parents, of course, know their children best, so they tend to be the most in-tune with what signs to look out for.

Summertime Tips For Kids With Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) - PART 1

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on June 11, 2024 0 comments

Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) can become easily overwhelmed in the summertime. What are some ways to help?

Fit and Fun Playscapes is Going to SHAPE!

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on March 12, 2024 0 comments

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – In this blog we are excited to announce that the SHAPE America annual conference willbe held in Cleveland, OH for health and physical educators across the globe! And Fitand Fun Playscapes will be there for the 6th year in a row!. Below is a quickdescription of the...

Moving, Thinking and Learning

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on February 27, 2024 0 comments

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – I recently watched a rerun of the movie Mrs. Doubtfire and could not help but laugh at the waythe character (played by Robin Williams) cleaned and vacuumed. It reminded me that there areso many ways we can embed movement into our often-mundane daily routines. In...

Connecting Sensory Health and Physical literacy! Unpacking Important Goals of Child Development

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on February 13, 2024 0 comments

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – I recently attended a national conference where the term “Sensory Health” was used within thescope of a larger discussion about important factors that impact childhood development. As Ilistened to the session, I began thinking about what I could share in my next...

15 strategies to address large classes in PE! – PART 3

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on January 23, 2024 0 comments

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – As the final installment of the series on managing large class sizes, I want to share an idea thatI recently revisited when using the Fun2Moov!® Locomotor Skills Assessment System.

15 strategies to address large classes in PE! – PART 2

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on January 16, 2024 0 comments

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – As the second part in our series on classroom management, I discuss some essential concernsthat often impact children during transitions in and out of the physical education setting. Asmany of you know, managing large groups of children as they enter and exit the...

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...

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...

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...

Posts about sensory play:

Summertime Tips For Kids With Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) - PART 2

Summertime Tips For Kids With Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) - PART 1

Fit and Fun Playscapes is Going to SHAPE!

Moving, Thinking and Learning

Connecting Sensory Health and Physical literacy! Unpacking Important Goals of Child Development

15 strategies to address large classes in PE! – PART 3

15 strategies to address large classes in PE! – PART 2

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

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