By the time my son grabs his lunch and walks to the cafeteria, he only has 15 minutes to eat. He never finishes his packed lunch because he said he runs out of time!
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Nicole Friedmann
7 years ago
I believe 15 minutes is not enough. Especially when a certain noonaide holds the kids back and videos records them when they aren't in a perfect line. They dont get enough time as it is. There have been days when my daughter calls me with a stomach ache because shes still hungry. How can kids learn when they are still hungry?
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Tina Zydel
7 years ago
As the mother of a child with developmental disabilities a longer lunch time would make it possible for him and other students like him to have the ability to actually be able to eat most of their lunch. Instead of being forced to only eat tiny amounts of their lunch because rushing is hard for them and it also causes GI issues for some of them! Even for the neuro typical kids rushing can cause GI issues! And they need more recess time so that their brains can focus better in class! There are several studies that have proven recess helps to improve cognitive function and behavior in the classroom!!
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Jacquelyn
7 years ago
I agree. Students need more time for lunch and recess.
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Colleen R Lepine
8 years ago
Children's brains need to grow that's where education, exercise, nutrition , plays a huge factor in our children's lives. Our children are our future let thier laughter remind us how we ALL use to be.
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Nicole VanZandt
8 years ago
I ate with my child last year and I couldn't even finish a sandwich. So much wasted food and too many empty tummies. It was ridiculous.
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Jennifer Symons
8 years ago
25 min is not enough time to eat. The kids can stand in line to buy lunch for 20 min and have no time to eat.
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Kristen DeVries
8 years ago
The kids have so much expected of them. They still need time to be kids and get their energy out so they can learn better.
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Marta Furman
8 years ago
Longer lunch is definitely needed for elementary students!
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Emmett Hull
8 years ago
Great Idea
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Mindy Bailey Houghten
8 years ago
Algonac Community Schools
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Anita Johnston
8 years ago
I agree that our kids need a longer Lunch Period in which to be able to enjoy and finish their food and Recess Time is also very important.
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Julie Zeppa
8 years ago
All kids need more time to eat as well as interact and play with other kids.
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Rosemary Hotra
8 years ago
I agree they do need more time!
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April Long
8 years ago
I whole-heartedly agree with this! I hope this happens!
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Heather Bowles
8 years ago
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As a teacher, I’ve seen the benefits of children having time to play. It is important for them physically, mentally, socially...we need more time for play for these kids. ❤️
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Melissa Cameron
8 years ago
This is a huge need! I throw away lots of food on top of it. Plus my child has a slower digestion.
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Barbara Thurber
8 years ago
This is absurd!!! Children need recess. No wonder childhood obesity is an issue. You need to take care of the mind and the body. Shame on you!!!
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Emily Malek
8 years ago
I’d sign this a million times if I could!!
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Jennifer Korba
8 years ago
I think they should have longer time to play and eat. And less time in the specialty classes.
By the time my son grabs his lunch and walks to the cafeteria, he only has 15 minutes to eat. He never finishes his packed lunch because he said he runs out of time!
I believe 15 minutes is not enough. Especially when a certain noonaide holds the kids back and videos records them when they aren't in a perfect line. They dont get enough time as it is. There have been days when my daughter calls me with a stomach ache because shes still hungry. How can kids learn when they are still hungry?
As the mother of a child with developmental disabilities a longer lunch time would make it possible for him and other students like him to have the ability to actually be able to eat most of their lunch. Instead of being forced to only eat tiny amounts of their lunch because rushing is hard for them and it also causes GI issues for some of them! Even for the neuro typical kids rushing can cause GI issues! And they need more recess time so that their brains can focus better in class! There are several studies that have proven recess helps to improve cognitive function and behavior in the classroom!!
I agree. Students need more time for lunch and recess.
Children's brains need to grow that's where education, exercise, nutrition , plays a huge factor in our children's lives. Our children are our future let thier laughter remind us how we ALL use to be.
I ate with my child last year and I couldn't even finish a sandwich. So much wasted food and too many empty tummies. It was ridiculous.
25 min is not enough time to eat. The kids can stand in line to buy lunch for 20 min and have no time to eat.
The kids have so much expected of them. They still need time to be kids and get their energy out so they can learn better.
Longer lunch is definitely needed for elementary students!
Great Idea
Algonac Community Schools
I agree that our kids need a longer Lunch Period in which to be able to enjoy and finish their food and Recess Time is also very important.
All kids need more time to eat as well as interact and play with other kids.
I agree they do need more time!
I whole-heartedly agree with this! I hope this happens!
As a teacher, I’ve seen the benefits of children having time to play. It is important for them physically, mentally, socially...we need more time for play for these kids. ❤️
This is a huge need! I throw away lots of food on top of it. Plus my child has a slower digestion.
This is absurd!!! Children need recess. No wonder childhood obesity is an issue. You need to take care of the mind and the body. Shame on you!!!
I’d sign this a million times if I could!!
I think they should have longer time to play and eat. And less time in the specialty classes.