Spread the loveOnce a cornerstone of elementary school, recess is now getting cut from schools more and more often to make way for extra time studying other subjects, such as math, reading, science, and history. While the push for additional indoor study time stems from the desire to improve the education system, forcing kids to remain sedentary in the confines of a classroom has detriments to students’ ability to learn, pay attention and integrate information. Detriments of No Recess By eliminating recess, we are stunting children’s opportunities for creative, experiential learning. Outdoor recess provides a space for students to learn …
Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)