Thursday, February 26, 2009

The 4th R "Recess"

Well - The 3 R’s? A Fourth Is Crucial, Too - Recess - NYTimes.com
The best way to improve children’s performance in the classroom may be to take them out of it.
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New research suggests that play and down time may be as important to a child’s academic experience as reading, science and math, and that regular recess, fitness or nature time can influence behavior, concentration and even grades.


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