saving recess in our schools

[nhockaday]

Did you know that some schools are cutting back or virtually eliminating recess all together? Can you imagine an elementary school child having to sit in class almost all day? I remember going to recess twice a day for 15-30 minutes each time. There is a petition you can sign to keep recess mandatory in our schools. I'm not asking anyone to sign it; I just wanted to make everyone aware of what's going on. Our kids need to stretch, play and run around or else they're going to act up at school or home b/c of all that saved up energy! http://www.gopetition.com/online/9960.html

[littlemamapuz]

I signed the petition to save recess in our schools.  I think it's very important that kids get fresh air and exercise everyday.  Karma to you!

[nvthisqt]

I am a teacher and this is true, recess is an important part of the day!

[texaslady22]

What do you all think is the "right" way to do recess -- should kids be turned loose on a playground? Should they be guided through activities? Should they not be allowed the playground but rather in a grassy field to invent games?

What's right, in your opinion??

[Sapna1322]

Yaa firmly beleive that there shoul be recess in school for atleast 10-15 mins.

[nhockaday]

I enjoyed being set loose, as you said. We would all just go outside, and everyone did what they wanted. Some kids would swing, some played on the equipment, some played ball, and others just talked with friends. I think kids are in a very structured environment all day at school, so they need to be able to let loose and just do what they feel like doing for a few minutes a day. They need that freedom. Plus, it's not fair to make some kids participate in "planed activities" that they might not want to do. I was a shy child, and I liked to walk around and talk with friends. I would not like participating in some predetermined activity.

[Sapna1322]

I miss those days of school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nhockaday]

http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content4/school.recess.html

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