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Post by cynthiatweedle on Jan 22, 2006 20:18:41 GMT -5
www.bloggingbaby.com/2006/01/19/are-recess-and-ritalin-inversely-correlated/Are recess and Ritalin inversely correlated? Posted Jan 19th 2006 7:20AM by Sarah Gilbert Filed under: Child Development, Elementary school, Middle school, Public school kids playing at recessLast night when we were again discussing the boy vs. girl-ness of education, I recognized the recurrence of a new theme in the ADD/genderized learning debate: when recess time decreases, ADHD increases. Are recess and Ritalin inversely correlated? So, what is it? If your school doesn't have physical education, my question to you is why? Why did you let them get rid of it? Posted at 6:29PM on Jan 20th 2006 by Jerri Ann Reason 0 stars Add your comments Link to full article is at the top.
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Post by cynthiatweedle on Jan 22, 2006 20:21:38 GMT -5
At this point, my granddaughter misses recess a lot because she is unable to finish her work on time. I just wondered if others have some recess issues.
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Post by misty on Jan 22, 2006 20:45:43 GMT -5
I did have that problem at Shannons old school. It was a private school; no IEP. Her teacher was making her miss recess to make-up unfinished work. Well, I fought it tooth & nail & finally got the principal to agree & see to it that Shannon got to participate in recess every day & had the unfinished work sent home over the weekend.
I think ALL kids need a break during the day. Their work suffers if they don't.
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Post by Charlie Girl on Jan 22, 2006 21:07:44 GMT -5
Studies have shown that children, especially those with ADHD, do better quality work and get it done faster when they are given even a short break. I have seen posts by mothers who have had it written into their children's IEPs that they be given a chance to walk around every so often. They have said that the change in their child after being allowed to pass out papers or sharpen pencils was tremendous.
An ADHD expert (I can't remember his name) compared having ADHD to a racing motor. Their brains are actually in overdrive and need the chance to idle in order to continue to run efficiently.
Recess is important for every child, especially one who is struggling mentally. They need the break. They need the chance to get rid of the antsies. They also need the opportunity to practice socializing and gain social skills. Those skills don't come easily to them.
I could go on and on. I definitely believe in recess.
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Post by Linda on Jan 22, 2006 21:27:26 GMT -5
Some teachers will tell you that your child is getting recess...but sometimes what is really happening is..YES...they are going outside but they are taking their unfinished work with them!  So ask your kids! |
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Post by cynthiatweedle on Jan 23, 2006 9:12:27 GMT -5
Thanks for the input. I never even thought of asking the teacher to send the work home. But that is an excellent idea. I also appreciate the other thoughts and comments.
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