Keeping Kids in Motion
Building a community where fitness and play are the foundation for all families.
Category: Recess
Recess: Where the most IMPORTANT learning happens
Friday, September 1st On this beautiful fall day, I am one of three teachers on recess duty. A sense of calm fills the playground – ready for the children who love their time outside. Minutes later, 80-3rd-grade students explode onto the playground for… Continue Reading “Recess: Where the most IMPORTANT learning happens”
CIRCLE HAND SOCCER – Game of the Week – perfect for limited space and equipment
Sometimes you just need a quick game with limited equipment that takes up a small amount of space. This happened to us recently when our gym was transformed into an art gallery and our playground was too wet. Enter CIRCLE HAND SOCCER. Some play… Continue Reading “CIRCLE HAND SOCCER – Game of the Week – perfect for limited space and equipment”
The Recess Equipment Dilemma: Part 2 – A plan that works
In The Recess Equipment Dilemma: Part 1 Frustration, I shared the challenges I’ve faced over the years plotting various solutions for student accountability in regard to recess equipment. Simply stated, “Why is all the recess equipment being stranded on the play ground?” “Personally, I… Continue Reading “The Recess Equipment Dilemma: Part 2 – A plan that works”