Group Size: AnyAge Group: Good for all agesEquipment: Cones Development Goal(s): Self-control. Skills practiced include spatial awareness and freezing. Before You Start: Talk to students about what statues do: Do…
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Make celebrating the new year fun for the entire family with these ideas.
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Imagination and creativity are the name of the game here. Allow a student to do DO whatever they want (appropriately) in front of the other students. As they perform their…
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This game is great to develop creativity, cognitive development, application of classroom learning, and following directions. Group Size: Any Age Group: Good for all ages Equipment: Cones for each child…
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A Nature Conservancy survey finds that parents think children need more time outside.
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On the playground, most conflicts can be solved with a good ol’ fashioned game of Rock, Paper, Scissors (ro-sham-bo). Use this simple playground tool as a means to increase cooperation…
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Every year, we search the country for leaders who value play as much as work. As we know from experience play is a tool to bring out the best in…
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Guest blogger David Reeves shares tips to getting outside in winter weather
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Meet new physical activity requirements without sacrificing instruction time
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