Play and Physical Activity Guide for Educators & Families, Recess Advocacy Team

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The Recess Advocacy Team compiled a list of resources for educators and families to make sure play and physical activity are a part of children’s’ days and serve as a foundation for their learning, growth, and development. The list includes resources, activities, considerations, and ways that educators and families can incorporate play and physical activity into children’s daily routines.

Resources for Play & Physical Activity

• • 15-Day Family Fitness Challenge – Let’s Move at Phipps provides activities that encourage you to move, get creative, spend time together, and just take a moment. This resource offers a variety of playful activities.
• • Moving More at Home – Free tools, resources, and games from Alliance for a Healthier Generation and Kohls.
• • Wide Open School Get Moving – Powered by Common Sense Media, this page features online videos that will guide you through physical activities.
• • Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Parks on the Go – Digital guides for exploring the outdoors from anywhere.
• • Nature-Themed Yoga Series – Four weeks of nature-themed yoga activities brought to you by Open Up Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, and Venture Outdoors.
• • Creative Connections – Short videos created by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust teaching artists that cover multiple art forms.
• • Creative Curriculums – Pennsylvania Standards-aligned, arts-integrated extensions to classroom curriculums that can be led for a group of students or for families to engage in at home.
• • ATL Parent Like A Boss, Inc. – ATL Parent Like A Boss, Inc.’s mission is to enhance generational literacies through play in underserved African American communities. Follow the Facebook page for activity ideas.
• • Keeping Children Active During the Coronavirus Pandemic – Physical activity guidelines for children ages three to twelve years old with options for indoor and outdoor activities. A Spanish version is available.

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The Recess Advocacy Team is a group of organizations dedicated to health and wellness, education, and play with a focus on recess practices and policies. To view the full list of resources, download the guide (PDF).