School Re-Entry: How Fit and Fun Can Help
In one way or another, it seems that the majority of kids in the United States will be returning to the classroom in the fall. How, you might ask? Most educators couldn’t tell you.
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Letters to Save P.E. - A Letter from Beth Sibik
Beth Sibik is a physical education/wellness teacher for the Winchendon School District in Massachusetts. She has worked in the district for 21 years. The district has decided to cut the unified arts programs for the fall semester.
It's Time To Save PE
In the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and social distancing rules, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has warned that state aid for public schools could be slashed by 20%. The impact of these cuts will linger for years, particularly for those already hit the hardest: teachers, who are beginning to...
Childhood Obesity: Where Are We Now?
Last year, we discovered that 43 states lacked mandatory recess policiesin their schools at a time when 1-in-5 school-aged children suffer from childhood obesity. In that post, we found that only seven states required, not just recommended, daily recess in their schools.
Sidewalk Magic: Fit and Fun Playscapes Brings Active Sidewalks Locally
In an article from The Highlands Current, our founder, Pam Gunther, revealed a new line of applications for our bestselling Reusable Stencils sets.
Active Sidewalks - Why Now is The Right Time to Make One
Active Sidewalks a.k.a. Chalk the Walk, Fitness Trails, Activity Circuits, etc. are becoming very popular on social media these days, although they've been around for decades. With everyone staying at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and finding this new normal increasingly challenging to stay...
Spray Chalk for Active Sidewalks
Spray Chalk for Active Sidewalks - We did the testing so you don't have to!
What's New at Fit and Fun Playscapes
A Letter to Parents from Our Founder
We Should Be Practicing "Physical Distancing," not "Social Distancing"
We Should Be Practicing "Physical Distancing," not "Social Distancing"
Make An At-Home Sensory Patio Path
Create your very own outdoor "Sensory Patio Path" with things you find around the yard and garage!