Dr. John Medina's new book, Brain Rules, has really impressed me as well as brought up some interesting points for all of us in education. One of those focal points is how we incorporate more exercise into an elementary day. With so much pressure on time and the different subjects that have to be taught, one wonders where we can fit it in. Research is showing us it pays off.
Some of the surrounding schools have opted for no recess for their elementary students. My suggestion would be to read Dr. Medina's book.
Before I came to Sunnyside, I was part of a large federal PE grant at my previous district. Our focus at the small middle school was around physical education. I cannot tell you the incalculable benefits we saw in both the physical and mental improvement at the end of two years for students in grades 5,6, and 7. It was absolutely phenomenal to see students achieve the level of physicality with daily, focused PE.
Time to think outside the box . . . yet again!
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