All work and no play may not be a good thing, especially for school kids. A new study shows children who get more free time during the school day behave better in class.
One local elementary school agrees with this study and has taken steps to make sure there’s time for recess.
At Edward Smith Elementary, for thirty minutes every day, they swing, run, and play in the snow. Principal Daryl Hall says, “Most classes try and get out every single day, they’re religious about it.”
In New York State, there’s no set standard for recess time. But at this school, Principal Hall has worked with parents to make recess a priority. They got new equipment, games, and balls to do just that. Principal Hall believes kids behave better in the classroom when they get a break from sitting and learning.
PTO president Lisa Neville strongly agrees with the school’s recess policy. She has three kids in the school now. She is a strong believe in free time, especially since kids don’t get much of it anymore.
Doctor Robert Dracker has a different point of view. Dracker says, “To just have play time or break time where it’s a free for all lets them release energy and interact, it sounds nice, but not really sure or convinced how useful it would be.”
Doctor Dracker recommends some structured activity, such as dance, meditation, or even cooking classes.
At Smith, they already get a lot of structure in the classroom already. This school’s philosophy is work hard and then play hard.
One local elementary school agrees with this study and has taken steps to make sure there’s time for recess.
At Edward Smith Elementary, for thirty minutes every day, they swing, run, and play in the snow. Principal Daryl Hall says, “Most classes try and get out every single day, they’re religious about it.”
In New York State, there’s no set standard for recess time. But at this school, Principal Hall has worked with parents to make recess a priority. They got new equipment, games, and balls to do just that. Principal Hall believes kids behave better in the classroom when they get a break from sitting and learning.
PTO president Lisa Neville strongly agrees with the school’s recess policy. She has three kids in the school now. She is a strong believe in free time, especially since kids don’t get much of it anymore.
Doctor Robert Dracker has a different point of view. Dracker says, “To just have play time or break time where it’s a free for all lets them release energy and interact, it sounds nice, but not really sure or convinced how useful it would be.”
Doctor Dracker recommends some structured activity, such as dance, meditation, or even cooking classes.
At Smith, they already get a lot of structure in the classroom already. This school’s philosophy is work hard and then play hard.
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