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Healthy Child Development and Play Schools
A growing body of evidence indicates that play (ie. physical activity) has a positive effect on children’s overall health. The American Academy of Pediatrics published a Clinical Report in 2006 on the topic of play.
Importance of Play & Healthy Child Development & Parent-ChildBonds
The report offers guidelines on how pediatricians can advocate for play to ensure that play is a part of the optimal development for young children. It points out that our hurried lifestyles, emphasis on academics, and changes in family structure have resulted in a reduction in child-centered play and recess. The findings remind us that “play” plays an essential role in physical, social, academic, and emotional development in young children.
physical activity in schools materials
According to the National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) who looks at school-age sport and physical education reminds us “Opportunities to accumulate physical activity during the school day include time spent in a physical education class, classroom-based movement, recess, walking or biking to school, and recreational sport and play that occurs before, during, and after school.”
A downloadable CDC infographic of school based physical activity available at full article link.
The Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program is proven to increase physical activity on the playground. Download brochure. School district discounts available for 5+ schools in a district.
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