Wednesday, February 25, 2009

The 4 R's

The 3 r's, Reading, writing, and arithmatic have a new friend!! A new R...... RECESS!!!
Finally, there is some new research that supports the dire need that kids have for playing! I know that when I was teaching school, the first thing that would be pushed aside was play time... I have attached an article that talks about the results that kids may receive in the classroom if they are allowed time to play outside. It is essential!

Well: The 3 R's? A Fourth Is Crucial, Too: Recess
By TARA PARKER-POPE
The best way to improve children's performance in the classroom may be to take them out of it.

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