Done right, recess improves classtime. “Our teachers get back so many hours of instruction time because they do not have to interrupt the lesson to deal with student behavior.
Done right, recess improves classtime. “Our teachers get back so many hours of instruction time because they do not have to interrupt the lesson to deal with student behavior. All of that is dealt with on the playground,” shared Principal Snedecker.
Assistant Principal Amere Watkins came to his role with experience working with older students, where he relied on traditional discipline methods. Transitioning to an elementary setting presented new challenges, especially…
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Initially, Ms. White was unsure about how play could enhance her teaching. She was focused on strengthening her student’s academic skills in the classroom and viewed recess as a “break”…