Game of the Week: Blob Tag

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Playworks Milwaukee

Group Size: Large group (10 or more) Age Group: 1st -5th grades Length of Activity: 10 minutes or more Developmental Goal: To develop eye-foot coordination and cooperation. Skills Practiced: Running, physical awareness, and decision making Equipment Needed: None Set Up: … Continue reading →

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Game of the Week: Four Corners

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Playworks Milwaukee

Group Size: Any Size Age Group: 1st -5th grades Length of Activity: 5-20 minutes Developmental Goal: To develop decision making capabilities and teach silent movement and strategy Skills Practiced: Running, physical awareness, decision making and non-verbal communication. Equipment Needed: None … Continue reading →

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What is an athlete?

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Athlete At Heart

An Olympic gold medalist? A weekend warrior with frequent races? A devout gym-goer? Yes, yes, and yes. According to Merriam-Webster an athlete is defined as “a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, … Continue reading →

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Game of the Week: Mouse Trap

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Playworks Milwaukee

Group Size: 5-20 Age Group: K4-5th grades Length of Activity: 5-10 minutes Developmental Goal: To develop cooperation, teamwork and strategic thinking Skills Practiced: Spatial awareness, agility and reflexes Equipment Needed: None Set-Up: None Before You Start: Choose 2 people to … Continue reading →

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Bed Rest Blahs

Posted on March 29, 2012 by GAT Gal

My sister-in-law usually spends her days caring for and organizing the activities of her 3 and 5 1/2 year olds – along with managing many aspects of their household.  She is pregnant with their third, which is due in about … Continue reading →

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Cookie Money

Posted on March 6, 2012 by GAT Gal

This is the time of year, where as a “Cookie Momster” for my daughter’s girl scout troop, I volunteer countless hours to sorting and distributing hundreds of boxes of girl scout cookies.  My favorite part of this whole counting, sorting, … Continue reading →

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Let’s Exercise, Baby!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Molly Kreeger

Are you looking for a workout buddy? One that is motivating, fun and always with you? Well if you are a stay at home mom, or dad, invite your kids to workout with you. This is a great way to … Continue reading →

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Innovative Workout

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Greg Marshall

Innovative Workout Indeed!  Busy times require innovative workout options. Greg Marshall shares his innovative workout expertise in this, his Second Thought Vlog. Check it out and please share your ideas for innovative workouts.

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New Year’s Resolutions That Matter

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Molly Kreeger

Morning shows, magazine articles and blog posts this week have been heavy with talk about New Year’s Resolutions. It’s January 5th, the New Year has come and gone and until last night I had no idea what my resolution was going to … Continue reading →

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Staying Active and Eating Healthy While You Travel

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Molly Kreeger

One of the hardest things to do while traveling is eating healthy. I was reminded of this on my latest trip to New York to visit family. I flew from Milwaukee to Baltimore, and ended my journey in New York. … Continue reading →

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