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One of the things people love most about playgrounds designed using the research in Play On! is the activity guide that comes with your playground system. We’ve selected five ready-to-use gamed from the book, one for each day of the week. These work with nearly any playground without the need for extra equipent. It's a great way to see how structured, research-driven play can benefit your students.

Playgrounds designed with the Play On! design guide integrate six essential elements of physical play and may qualify as National Demonstration Sites. Recognized schools receive outcomes reporting that proves real impact on student health, engagement, and academic readiness, along with access to the 125+ standards-based activities in the Play On! Activity Guide that extend PE beyond the gym.

Western Michigan University conducted an objective analysis of the Play On! program and found:

• 91% of teachers reported that playground use increased

• 90% of teachers plan to use the program in the future

• 100% rated the program 4-5 on a 5 point scale

• 25% of parents participated in more family activity after the Play On! program was initiated

• 100% of students reported having fun engaging in the activities

• 90-100% of teachers reported that PlayOn! motivated students to participate in regular, enjoyable, physical activity in a safe and supervised environment

Armed with the information in Play On!, your community can create a playground that implements research-based best practices for promoting physical activity through active play. Your community will be awarded an esteemed National Demonstration Site designation to promote your leadership and gain national awareness.