The current Joy in Learning newsletter contains new
information about the Joy in Learning / Healthy Play program and related
subjects. It's filled with professional articles, stories, articles and games from the
creators of Healthy Play, youth servicing professionals, educators and subscribers
actively involved with character education, school safety and improving academics,
statistics, and children responses.
Highlights In This Issue...
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Editorial: Find out about the
national outbreak of NDD. Detrimental physical and mental effects upon
children who stay indoors have been documented and it causes serious
concern for their well-being. I explore why it is important to get
kids outside and into nature.
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Game of the Season: SPUD.
Keeping in the spirit of fun outdoor summer games we revisit an old
favorite given a Healthy Play adjustment allowing everyone playing to
feel like a winner.
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Healthy Play Trainings! Call
1-800-742-0708 for information on Healthy Play Trainings at your
school or organization.
* Healthy Play is A Solution training series now available on DVD. We
continue our sale on both the DVD and VHS series. Only $150.00, down
from $350.00
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Humor: The English language sure
is wacky! So many paradoxes abound. And, just look at that word,
“paradox.” Is that what happens when you see two physicians at the
same time? Take a humorous look at why our language is sometimes
baffling to our students.
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Inspirational musings, wise sayings,
letters from teachers as well as the healthy players themselves.
This issues features students from Ironwood, Neal Dow and Laurelwood
Elementary Schools who provide thoughts on how playing in a Healthy
Play manner makes them feel better about themselves and their peers.
We hope that your fall semester is filled
with joy and playfulness. Utilizing Healthy Play will reduce stress;
build morale and foster cooperation and creativity. Our Character
Education program, video series and newly revised book, Learning to
Play, Playing to Learn, all have made a major impact on the health,
safety and academics of children, educators and youth-serving
professionals throughout many states. The program works!
If you have any questions, issues and/or great stories to tell us, we
invite you to dialog with us at 1-800-742-0708.
Sincerely,
Charlie Steffens and Spencer Gorin
Co-authors of Learning to Play, Playing to Learn
Email: cs@joyinlearning.com
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