do your kids get recess?
my kids haven't had recess all week. they have to hang out in the classroom playing" heads up seven up".
the first day of school i could hear the announcements in our front yard and they announced no recess because of the heat. it was 114 that day.
the next day 112
yesterday they did get to go out in the morning because it was only 110! why do we start school in the middle of this heat? we get out sooner in the summer end of May, but then they go back in the hottest part. i feel bad they don't get recess but then i make them walk home! is that the meanest thing ever? other kids do it and they don't have to go far.
So! i was wondering does everyone else's kids have recess? and our school doesn't ?
or is this common for everyone?
I'd be interested to know!
7 comments:
Corbin has had recess everyday this week. They make them take drink water before they go and when they come back though.
My kiddos have not been having recess either, on Monday and Tuesday they watched High School Musical. And, my kids walk home from the bus it's probably about the same distance your kids are walking! I do feel bad for them so I might start picking them up at the end of our street.
It's common here when there's an extreme heat advisory, but my kids don't really go without. Kindergarten gets to play with the play centers or watch videos, the older grades get to play games or have free time inside. Tuesday they went for a little walk outside and sat in the shade with their water bottles and talked. And while it's this hot, I pick T-dog (and his friends) up from the bus stop since it's a pretty good walk. His friends love me. When it's cooler, I'll let him walk. Boo gets picked up every day since we're just outside the bused area for elementary. He's dying to have me walk to school and walk home with him, but I told him not until it's cooler!
Recess every day. Twice infact. They have the kids bring water bottles. I can not imagine how bad Lightning would be couped up all day!!!
my kids haven't been having recess either and i am kind of glad. when they walk home from the bus they are beet red and i feel horrible.
Mariah's school has still had recess all week. I actually don't think they should with this horrid heat. It makes no sense to me either that they let school out in May just when it's getting hot, but then make them go back to school at the hottest part of the year. DUh. I always feel bad when Mariah gets home (she rides her bike) cuz I know how hot it is out there. Yuck.
From a teacher, the school are actually required to not have recess on the temp. reaches a certain temperature. If they allow recess they are putting the student at greater risk of heat stroke and other illnesses. Not giving recess was a common practice in Las Vegas also. Next, if you have a good teacher, they will usually allow the kids to have some free time in the classroom - - board games, color, or other activities. We always played silent ball - - So, there is my 411 on it.
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