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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...

"The Sound of Silence" 2 Pro tips to survive the end of the football season

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on January 30, 2024 0 comments

– Written By Matt Schinelli – In a few weeks most communities around the United States will hear a collective sound of silence. This silence marks the official end of the NFL and NCAA seasons. The Superbowl will have come and gone, and the college championships will be a distant memory. This annual...

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...

Beat the CHILL, a guide for older individuals to stay active in winter!

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on December 19, 2023 0 comments

– Written By Matt Schinelli – Excluding those lucky folks who live in a constant paradise weather zone (South Florida and Southern California), most people are preparing for the winter chill to take hold!

Using Classroom Themes to Promote Movement Across the Day!

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on December 12, 2023 0 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...

Roadblocks to avoid for building active adult programs

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on December 05, 2023 0 comments

– Written By Matt Schinelli It is fairly safe to say that most program leaders or recreation supervisors have struggled to come up with the "perfect" activity or next "big thing" for older active adults. Typically trying to navigate the essential questions of, "what is the activity?", "where it...

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...

Moving, Thinking and Learning

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

"The Sound of Silence" 2 Pro tips to survive the end of the football season

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

Beat the CHILL, a guide for older individuals to stay active in winter!

Roadblocks to avoid for building active adult programs

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