I’m glad that outdoor recess happens all year (unless it’s really bad air quality, like the other day due to a nearby wildfire) at the school my daughter goes too; my problem is that the recess time is so short. Kids need more than 15 minutes to get into a game or imaginative play.
Thank you for this important piece, Linda. I am so grateful to live in a place that values that outdoor time, both at recess and in some cases also as part of the school day. I know it’s rare. Have you heard of the Canadian organization called Take Me Outside? I think you’d enjoy their mission. Their founder is based here in Banff.
I can imagine that the outdoors is a big part of life where you live and that it's reflected in the school system. That's great! I think there are places in the US where it's valued more too, but like you say, it's rare. I have heard of Take Me Outside, actually:) I've followed them on social media for years but as you know, the algorithms are unpredictable and I rarely see any of their posts, unfortunately. Thanks for the reminder to reacquaint myself with their content.
I’m glad that outdoor recess happens all year (unless it’s really bad air quality, like the other day due to a nearby wildfire) at the school my daughter goes too; my problem is that the recess time is so short. Kids need more than 15 minutes to get into a game or imaginative play.
Air quality can definitely be an issue in some areas, unfortunately:( And I totally agree, 15 minutes isn't nearly enough...
Thank you for this important piece, Linda. I am so grateful to live in a place that values that outdoor time, both at recess and in some cases also as part of the school day. I know it’s rare. Have you heard of the Canadian organization called Take Me Outside? I think you’d enjoy their mission. Their founder is based here in Banff.
I can imagine that the outdoors is a big part of life where you live and that it's reflected in the school system. That's great! I think there are places in the US where it's valued more too, but like you say, it's rare. I have heard of Take Me Outside, actually:) I've followed them on social media for years but as you know, the algorithms are unpredictable and I rarely see any of their posts, unfortunately. Thanks for the reminder to reacquaint myself with their content.