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Providing Sensory Opportunities vs. Brain Breaks

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on October 24, 2023 0 comments

Teachers and therapists often use the term “Brain Breaks” as a tool to engage children.Unfortunately, the concept of giving a child a “break” often results in the child “checking out”mentally along with the paraeducator and even the teacher!

Ten Steps to Using PBL to Engage Young Learners to Move!

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on October 10, 2023 0 comments

If you are looking for a fun and engaging experience for your students, consider a Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach that promotes critical thinking, creativity, AND MOVEMENT!

Addressing behavioral challenges in school often requires a comprehensive approach that considers a variety of child specific factors.

YES - Sensory Paths CAN Help Challenging Behavior!!

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on September 28, 2023 0 comments

Addressing behavioral challenges in school often requires a comprehensive approach thatconsiders a variety of child specific factors. Depending on the behavioral approach your teamchooses to use, you can count on one constant! That constant is that we are all sensorybeings.

Move and Play to Know Your Way!

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on September 14, 2023 0 comments

Directions are funny. My wife has no idea if we are driving north, south, east, or west. She refers to herself as “directionally challenged”. I feel like I have a sense of direction – as I know when I am facing north for example but if I had to give you directions to the store, I couldn’t say go...

PURPOSEFUL MOVEMENT – Planned activities that will kick the school year off to a great start!

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on August 08, 2023 1 comments

Are you ready to go back to school!? Get your students excited and ready for the new school year with engaging activities that will make a meaningful impact on their learning journey and yours!

HOPSCOTCH! Tons of Fun for EVERYONE!

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on July 25, 2023 0 comments

Hopscotch is a timeless game that has been enjoyed by children and adults for generations. With its simple rules and endless possibilities for creativity, hopscotch offers not only fun but numerous benefits for physical and mental development.

Cross Curricular Ideas That Keep Kids MOVING and Make Learning FUN!

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on July 10, 2023 0 comments

Integrating physical activity and movement opportunities throughout the day is a fun and meaningful way to engage all learners. Physical educators often combine movement with other subjects from the classroom.

Funding your Sensory Path and Room

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on June 19, 2023 17 comments

We really want a sensory path and room – BUT, how can we get funding? You and your fellow teachers/staff have read the research, blogs and discussions and understand the need for a sensory pathway or sensory room in your school …. BUT you have been told by your administrator “Great idea but sorry...

The Movement Revolution: Unlocking Children's Full Potential through Physically Active Learning

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on June 06, 2023 0 comments

There has been a slow, pervasive pandemic growing for decades. You wouldn’t know it unless you have children or are around children. It’s not transmissible, but it’s been increasing in intensity across the country, regionally, developmentally, and socio-economically. This pandemic often results in...

Top 5 Benefits for Using Sensory Paths: Ideas for School and Home!

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on May 31, 2023 0 comments

Children are naturally curious and for most kiddos they are always on the move! Therefore, they are constantly seeking new experiences and ways to engage with their environment. Sensory paths, also known as sensory hallways or sensory pathways, provide an innovative and fun approach to keep kids...

Posts about sensory play (2):

Ten Steps to Using PBL to Engage Young Learners to Move!

YES - Sensory Paths CAN Help Challenging Behavior!!

HOPSCOTCH! Tons of Fun for EVERYONE!

Cross Curricular Ideas That Keep Kids MOVING and Make Learning FUN!

Funding your Sensory Path and Room

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