BE time
Kids need BE time. When you let kids just BE, they can be anything they want to be. Warning: this could change your kid’s childhood! Be sure to check out the video! Read more
More risk at recess
Realizing that wrapping kids up in cotton wool isn’t beneficial for them at all, a growing number of public schools are allowing children to take on more risk at recess resulting in a long list of benefits. Read more
Merging technology and nature
According to a recent poll conducted by the National Recreation and Park Association, nearly 70 percent of Americans agree that merging technology and nature will increase children’s desire to go to parks. Read more
The Ability Team
The Ability Team offers school assemblies that use sports to educate teachers and kids about disabilities with the goal of promoting acceptance by fostering positive attitudes toward individuals with disabilities. Read more
Greatmats
Greatmats is a specialty flooring company that sells custom floor coverings offering a wide selection of industrial, athletic, commercial, and residential applications.
STEM/STEAM
A recent comprehensive report by The Toy Association explores the meaning, myths, and messages of STEM/STEAM, and suggests that toys can be tools to foster involvement, encourage engagement, create experiences, and instigate further exploration of STEAM skills. Read more
Trails for cycling
Can recreation make your town stronger? This southern town invested in their parks and added miles of trails for cycling enthusiasts with surprising multiple benefits. Read more
Mud Day
Mud Day attracted thousands to play dirty in Detroit. 20,000 gallons of water and 200 tons of topsoil created a mass of muck! Read more
Longer recess times
Newly passed Virginia law makes recess time now count toward total instructional time for elementary schools. This has encouraged longer recess times to be implemented in schools. Read more
Vehicle for character growth
“Sports need to be a vehicle to promote character growth much more so than in building Olympic champions.” The goal should be to focus on making kids better people, not just better players. Read more
