This article was recently posted on the ECA Early Years of School Network Linkedin group - tell us what you think. What’s most important is not where kids take breaks but how much freedom we give them from their structured work. When break times are teacher-directed, Pellegrini found, the recess loses its value. It’s free-play that gives students the opportunity to develop social competence. During these times, they not only rest and recharge—they also learn to cooperate, communicate, and compromise, all skills they need to succeed academically as well as in life.
Posted on: Sun, 20 Jul 2014 11:03:54 +0000
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