Some of the sixth graders took advantage of the beautiful weather we had earlier in the week and biked to the Northbrook Public Library. They picked up some books for a group of students studying the Age of Exploration.
Children do not transfer what they learn on tablets to real life. Groundbreaking research on #screentime and #childdevelopment:
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Relieved of the need to test authority, the obedient child is free to be curious, to explore, to invent - in short, to be as creatively independent as possible. For this reason, expecting obedience of a child is a demonstration of true respect.
Time spent alone is priceless, especially in today's busy world. Watch how the children in our All-Year classroom spend time relaxing, chatting with a friend, or just being alone to take it all in.
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