Learning lifelong fitness habits

The purpose of Play On! is to help educators and programmers use playgrounds to promote physical activity, develop wellness habits, and meet national standards for physical fitness – all in the context of fun. GameTime is committed to developing healthy habits in America’s youth because we know the most reliable way to become a healthy adult is to be an active and healthy child. We hope this ground-breaking play curriculum will play a key role in helping you strengthen and educate today’s children.

The program captures the expertise of many (including children, experienced teacher educators, and distinguished practitioners in the field), reflects current thinking and practice, and represents the most comprehensive list of playground activities for elementary-aged children available.

Standards based for real results

• Developed in partnership with a team of curriculum experts from the American Association
for Physical Activity and Recreation
• Includes 100 Learning Activities for children in grades K – 5
• Aligned with NASPE physical education standards
• Encompasses swinging, sliding, overhead brachiating, spinning, balancing, climbing, and overall fitness activities
• Promotes moderate and rigorous levels of physical activity that lead to strength, endurance,
flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular fitness

• Links to downloadable Parent Guide
• Contains NASPE standards chart
• Highlights Safety Resources and Teaching Tips
• Accommodates children of varying abilities
• Shares insightful features research-based data on the value of physical activity
• Commentary on the importance of play
• Skill Assessment Worksheet for providing feedback, motivating students to
set goals, or tracking achievement

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Click here to download the PlayOn! Skill Assesment Worksheet