Play is important, and it is essential that parents, teachers, and school administrators know this as children across the country approach the end of their first full month of classes for the new school year. Although no one is denying the importance of reading, writing, and arithmetic, the latest research shows that children, especially elementary children, seriously benefit from getting fresh air and exercise at least once a day. Ideally, in fact, students wold have a chance to get out in the fresh air and enjoy free play time twice a day.
In a time when many schools are focusing on the academic materials that are needed in the classroom, the best districts, often with the help of parent organizations, are also adding new parts to playground areas. From spaces for kickball and jump rope to poured rubber playground areas with plenty of opportunities to climb, swi Continue reading