Active playground programmes are run outside on the school playground during break and lunchtime to keep children active during these times. Active playgrounds can include Sports Leaders delivering fun games and activities or new playground markings and equipment to allow children to create their own physically active games.
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| This resource outlines the benefits of an active lunch programme to a school day. | Benefits of an Active Lunch Programme |
| Need inspiration? These resources provide a number of activity ideas | Games with no equipment |
| PlayMaker is a sports leader programme which encourages development of leadership skills for pupils aged nine plus. | PlayMaker Website |
| Hoopstarz is a national programme which aims to get children more active through the use of hula hoops. | Hoopstarz Website |
| Do you remember the old playground games you used to play as a kid? They’re still a lot of fun today! | Persil Kids Today Project- Playground Games |
| Here at Andiamo! we love a good game or two, whether that’s quizzes and word games on our lunch break, or video games after work. Things can get quite competitive! | Traditional playground games around the world |
| You can increase the time children spend outside playing by providing a variety of fun playground activities and games. In this article, we have a collection of playground games beginning with simple games for very young children and progressing to more challenging games for older kids. | 19 Best playground games and activities for kids |