I have noticed for the most part, many of the teachers at my school have avoided outdoor recess the past two weeks. Instead, they have opted for indoor recess. I, on the other hand, think its important for the children to get out in the sun, run around a little bit to get rid of some of that built up energy, and just enjoy the freedom to lpay in the snow. To me, it's well worth the work of putting on the snowpants, the boots, etc. Although after recess our room looks more like a Chinese laundry then a classroom, it works for us.
When I saw this, the first thing that came to mind, was Hannah has been stuck inside for the past few weeks and I recall last year she was always out and about with you!!! Every day she has lugged her snow pants back and forth from school with the hopes (my hopes too!) of getting out side for fresh air and fun!!!! I know that you fully understand that childrens learning is more than just sitting inside a class room, and even though recess is thought of as a play time, isn't it true how much children learn through play! I love the picture of all the clothes through your window, you always capture the best shots. Thanks for sharing this.
Such wonderful photos - I had never thought of a Chinese laundry, but you are right....I miss the schoolrooms of my little kids. Well, they are not little, but in about 15 years....there will be more kids. Hopefully, about 10 years.
The other teachers aren't letting the kids out to play in the snow? How cruel! Children + Snow = Law of Nature! Heh, heh! I'll bet with getting rid of all that excess energy every day your classroom is quieter and better behaved than the others at the end of each day!
I just don't understand why all the first grade teachers have opted for "indoor recess". I know I need to get out in the sunshine and get rid of the "cabin fever".
I have to agree with you. I would be going against nature if I kept them inside. And yes, I do believe once they have been allowed to release all that bent up energy, they can settle down and do some really serious work.
Everyone needs to get out for fresh air and sunshine, it is good for the health and refreshes the mind!! Hannah has also been talking more about misbehaving children (boys?) in her class. I believe it is because the children need to get out side! I wish the teachers were able to make that connection. Some times teachers are so focused on teaching the curriculum instead of teaching the "whole" child. Hannah's class has been talking about "changes" a great extension of that lesson would be to see how much that play ground and woods has "changed" with that nice thick layer of snow. Just my thoughts. thanks for listening. ~You are a wonderful teacher, and the children in your class are truly blessed to have you!
Every child should be fortunate enough to have at least one teacher in their lifetime like you.
Wonderful photos and I just loved your thoughts on the clothes resembling a Chinese laundry. I never would have thought of that. What a creative mind you have!
In the interest of "No Child Will Be Left Behind" we are limiting physical fitness for the most part to the elite few who participate in organized sports. Johnny may get to college but his life won't be long because his body is so out of shape!
I'm old enough to remember hanging clothes out on a clothesline, so the Chinese part wouldn't have occurred to me. I loved the pictures of the kids frolicking in the snow. We don't get that much snow, so these sharp photos were sharing the fun that could be with me.
How lovely - both the pictures and the poem! I can smell the scent of my children, being small, and coming in from outside - it was a clean, fresh smell, and I equally loved making hot chocolate and toast and cuddling up together. Thanks for the memories, elizabeth!
I am totally amazed how after recess the kids can get their clothes off, hang them on the line, line up the boots by the door (I meant to take pictures of those) and get into their slippers of sneakers. The sun streams in that window and a big radiator is underneath so in no time at all the clothes are toasty warm. I try to get the kids out in the morning and the afternoon.
The child I see before me is the WHOLE child and not just a brain! Activity and activity is GOOD for little bodies. Hell, I wouldn't want to sit in a classroom for 6 hours a day!
They really are Snow Angels. At the beginning of winter I tell my parents to dress the kids warmly because if it's not a blizzard, we are out at recess. If someone has a cold or is not dressed properly they stay in for "Free Activity".
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Now that is just a delightful way to look at a clothesline. Turns it into something special. I have to agree that going out and running off that energy has to be far more conducive to learning than sitting all day in the class room. When we went to school we wore uniforms and did not wear slacks. On really cold days they would take us to the cafeteria which was large and we could run around and play there, but it was not the same. Close though. That movement is essential. Plus it makes you feel better. Even as an adult I have to go outside and at least walk around in the back yard.
We had the opposite situation in Arizona when my kids were small. Too hot to go outside for fear of burns from the slide and, in adverse conditions, even playground sand or too much sun could sear the skin. When we lived in colder climes, I insisted that the teachers let them out to play. I'm so glad you do. The glory of nature, when it isn't harmful, is a wonderland.
Love that first shot of the line of winter wear hanging out ot dry. Kudos to you, Bob for getting them outside. However do you get them all dressed in time? Do you have a helper or can most of them dress themselves? I know how hard it is for them to do the zippers and mittens and so forth. Just trying to get my 2 grandkids dressed for outdoor winter play is a chore. There must be a method you have. :-)
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I love the picture of all the clothes through your window, you always capture the best shots. Thanks for sharing this.
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They did have a blast. They especially loved going down the snowy slide. Then of course we had the fort builders and the reindeer makers.
I just don't understand why all the first grade teachers have opted for "indoor recess". I know I need to get out in the sunshine and get rid of the "cabin fever".
After recess, my classroom really does resemble a Chinese laundry.
I have to agree with you. I would be going against nature if I kept them inside. And yes, I do believe once they have been allowed to release all that bent up energy, they can settle down and do some really serious work.
~You are a wonderful teacher, and the children in your class are truly blessed to have you!
If you can't find a smile when you look at the delighted faces of these children you better check your pulse - unless you are a psychopath.
Wonderful photos and I just loved your thoughts on the clothes resembling a Chinese laundry. I never would have thought of that. What a creative mind you have!
I loved the pictures of the kids frolicking in the snow. We don't get that much snow, so these sharp photos were sharing the fun that could be with me.
I am totally amazed how after recess the kids can get their clothes off, hang them on the line, line up the boots by the door (I meant to take pictures of those) and get into their slippers of sneakers. The sun streams in that window and a big radiator is underneath so in no time at all the clothes are toasty warm. I try to get the kids out in the morning and the afternoon.
The child I see before me is the WHOLE child and not just a brain! Activity and activity is GOOD for little bodies. Hell, I wouldn't want to sit in a classroom for 6 hours a day!
They really are Snow Angels. At the beginning of winter I tell my parents to dress the kids warmly because if it's not a blizzard, we are out at recess. If someone has a cold or is not dressed properly they stay in for "Free Activity".
You are right....what wonderful activities Mother Nature provides.
I was standing in the classroom and as I looked at the clothes hanging up I thought "Hey, that's really cool".
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This essay has been pure fun.
How great it was to talk with you the other day...You are such a delight.
Kudos to you, Bob for getting them outside.
However do you get them all dressed in time? Do you have a helper or can most of them dress themselves? I know how hard it is for them to do the zippers and mittens and so forth.
Just trying to get my 2 grandkids dressed for outdoor winter play is a chore. There must be a method you have. :-)
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