Gallery: Old-School Recess Games To Teach Your Kids
Then, MSNBC posted a piece about the need for recess in our schools. The classic children’s playtime has been cut in many schools due to the focus on test scores and studies. But districts don’t realize that they may be hindering their scores, instead of helping. Recess and playtime is an important part of children’s learning processes. And many kids need that active time to better focus for their afternoon lessons. Studies all seem to be showing that kids need unstructured playtime.
So to celebrate what will hopefully become a return to recess, here are some of my old playground stand-bys. There’s a whole lot of equipment in parks and schoolyards these days, but I used to do just fine with a rubber ball or some string. What are your favorite classic recess games to share with your kids? Let me know if I missed anything!
(Photo: Disney Pictures)
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