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The good news is, someone on the White House Task Force for childhood obesity was listening. This week, Michelle Obama sent an email releasing their report, and among the many recommendations, was restoring recess! Recommendation 5.4: State and local educational agencies should be encouraged to promote recess for elementary students and physical activity breaks for older [...] You know something is wrong when a kindergartner asks: “Mom, can I retire from school?” Kindergarten has traditionally been a wonderful world of discovery and playful learning. It has been a place where young children grow in their independence, form relationships outside the family circle, and learn about the world around them in a thoughtful and [...] On May 14th I wrote about preparing children for life versus preparing them for standardized tests. http://empoweredbyplay.blogspot.com/2009/05/are-we-preparing-children-for-life-or.html Here is an update…my letter to the editor was published. Check it out at http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090526/OPINION/905260305/-1/OPINION03 |
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