Students need recess, unstructured play, physical education, all the Arts, and their extracurricular activities! That's how we make their social/emotional health a priority.
@alecburleson9@ECUBaseball Enjoyed watching you play the game as a Pirate ... One of our All Time Favorite Pirate Players!! π΄ββ οΈβΎοΈπ΄ββ οΈ
We can do zoom classes and online activities and yes theyβre better than nothing. But they certainly donβt replace the in-person teacher/ student interactions and engagement in the classroom. Thatβs where the magic happens!
The irony of taking away recess for misbehavior is that if students had more recess, play, and physical activity they would have improved focus, on task behavior, and able to self regulate.
The legacy of a great teacher is not built in their lesson plan book⦠but in their conversations with students. The lessons are important⦠but the relationships are essential.
Friday Feel Good ... I am amazed at how quiet my classroom is right now during Independent Reading Time and they continue to increase their stamina ...
READ On, Thirds!! π
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