April 15, 2016
Things are finally warming up in the tri-state area, which means it’s about time to start taking recess outdoors. While there’s nothing more glorious for a child than running wild on a playground for half an hour, there’s also nothing more traumatic and suffering an injury amidst their fun. Luckily, there are a few ways…
March 22, 2016
Spring is finally here, which presents the perfect opportunity to host some interactive outdoor events for your students and their families to enjoy. From year-end picnics and warm-weather carnivals, to field days, outdoor movie nights, and more, the opportunities to incorporate a little fun into your school sanctioned events are nearly endless. That being said,…
February 18, 2016
Recent studies have shown that students who participate in yoga in the classroom have shown a significant improvement in focus, academic performance, overall creativity and self-esteem. Taking all of these factors and the stress-free mantra that yoga promotes into account, we’re not all that surprised! For many years, practicing yoga has been recommended to help…
January 5, 2016
As each new year begins many find themselves creating lavish fitness goals and resolutions with only the best intentions, but then not being able to follow through with them. While you may have found yourself in a similar scenario before, remember that it’s likely your students have as well! Besides academics, one of the most…
April 13, 2015
If there is one thing that students look forward to most about the last few months of the school year other than summer being on its way, it’s likely the fact that outdoor recess can resume. After months of having to stay indoors for the entirety of the school day, any chance they can get…
September 26, 2014
Although accidents are a natural part of life, many teachers and administrators are hesitant about letting their students run around on the playground at their leisure during recess. But while to an adult playgrounds can be viewed as dangerous, it’s important to consider their impact on a child and analyze the many benefits that students reap when given the opportunity to use…
May 6, 2014
With warm weather and sunny skies upon us, it is likely that students are beginning to spend more time playing outside before, during and after school. This means that your school’s playground is likely to be occupied by a number of students at once, which without proper supervision and updated equipment, could result in injuries….