Recess for all Orange County Public Elementary School Students
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Lilliam Andino
12 years ago
Kids need time to clear their minds, just like adults do when they are too stressed.
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Becky Sego
12 years ago
This is one of the most important developemental parts of our children's efucation
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Vickie Preece
12 years ago
Recess is important! I know many mothers who are considering home schooling because they are so unhappy with the school system right now!
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Beth zabel
12 years ago
Movement helps get blood flowing. Blood flow carries oxygen to the brain. The brain needs this for optimal learning. Let's get moving!
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H Armstrong
12 years ago
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Kids not only need an outlet to work off energy, recess contributes to better behavior better in the classroom. Some of my childrens best memories stem from the socia interaction that helped them develop in well rounded individuals.
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grace helfrich
12 years ago
FL
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Amber Boas
12 years ago
Florida
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Mariel Mora-Elam
12 years ago
FL
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Julie Visser
12 years ago
Florida
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Amy Benson
12 years ago
Please put recess back in school.
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Laura Lanoue
12 years ago
Florida
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M Bird
12 years ago
Cognition increases with unstructured playtime.
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Rebecca Hornaday
12 years ago
Florida
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Melissa Vaughan
12 years ago
I am disgusted that recess is not mandatory, especially given the rise in childhood obesity.
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Natalia Perdomo
12 years ago
Mother of 4th grader at Bay Meadows Elementary. Recess is needed.
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Elizabeth Peterson
12 years ago
I am commenting from across the country. The public elementary school I have chosen for my son in WA state is one of the highest performing in the district. The buildings are old. Some signage in the school is faded. But believe me, they have recess. They have an hour for lunch/recess and at least one other 15 minute recess, sometimes two 15 minute recesses per day. He has PE twice a week. These are essential for him to learn! Look at the international research. Ask the researchers who delve into child development and learning. There is a lot we already know about this issue (more recess and more breaks=more learning, better retention, and better behavior) but it just needs to be put into practice.
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teresa poulos
12 years ago
Florida
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Sylvia Edeis
12 years ago
Children need to play outside, it's a fundamental right. Children will benefit from exercise that is made up with games by running and enjoying time with friends. Obesity, and bullying will decrease.
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Amy Stiling
12 years ago
Pls join Recess for All Orange County Students on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1488473858106039/
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Jen Thomas
12 years ago
I've heard that these two wonderful women plan on speaking to the school board sometime in November. If we can get information out on the date that may happen, I encourage as many parents as possible to show there support by showing up.
Kids need time to clear their minds, just like adults do when they are too stressed.
This is one of the most important developemental parts of our children's efucation
Recess is important! I know many mothers who are considering home schooling because they are so unhappy with the school system right now!
Movement helps get blood flowing. Blood flow carries oxygen to the brain. The brain needs this for optimal learning. Let's get moving!
Kids not only need an outlet to work off energy, recess contributes to better behavior better in the classroom. Some of my childrens best memories stem from the socia interaction that helped them develop in well rounded individuals.
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Florida
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Florida
Please put recess back in school.
Florida
Cognition increases with unstructured playtime.
Florida
I am disgusted that recess is not mandatory, especially given the rise in childhood obesity.
Mother of 4th grader at Bay Meadows Elementary. Recess is needed.
I am commenting from across the country. The public elementary school I have chosen for my son in WA state is one of the highest performing in the district. The buildings are old. Some signage in the school is faded. But believe me, they have recess. They have an hour for lunch/recess and at least one other 15 minute recess, sometimes two 15 minute recesses per day. He has PE twice a week. These are essential for him to learn! Look at the international research. Ask the researchers who delve into child development and learning. There is a lot we already know about this issue (more recess and more breaks=more learning, better retention, and better behavior) but it just needs to be put into practice.
Florida
Children need to play outside, it's a fundamental right. Children will benefit from exercise that is made up with games by running and enjoying time with friends. Obesity, and bullying will decrease.
Pls join Recess for All Orange County Students on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1488473858106039/
I've heard that these two wonderful women plan on speaking to the school board sometime in November. If we can get information out on the date that may happen, I encourage as many parents as possible to show there support by showing up.