Because Snug Play is so manipulative and changeable, it’ s ideal for use in Physical Education or simply to encourage active play that enhances children’ s health and learning. Snug Play can be used for both“ directed” fitness-enhancing activities such as the creation and facilitation of an obstacle course for all participants, or in more informal settings where children are physically active and involved in fun, creative, self-directed play. Snug Play supports the National K-12 Physical Standards for Education and the Active Start Guidelines for Preschoolers established by SHAPE America.
Locomotor Skills
• Walking and running
• Hopping
• Jumping
• Skipping
• Sliding
• Leaping
Non-locomotorotor Skills
• Balancing
• Stretching
• Rocking
• Flexibility
• Strengthening
• Endurance for Physical Fitness physical activity & benefits
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It was surprising how engaged even the 5th graders were when playing with the Snug Play equipment. They really became active very quickly.
Jim Blair
Ed. D, Health Education PE Teacher The Bright School Chattanooga oga, TN, USA
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