24 November
Recess - Break
Chatsworth offers three breaks or recesses during the day to give children some time to independently explore and play with their friends. We believe that play and socialization are vital parts of a healthy school day. These breaks are unstructured and the time is purely student choice. We have a trike area, ball games areas, and ‘chill out’ area. From the literature, we know:
During recess, children play, and learning through play has been long known as a vital aspect of childhood development. Some of the earliest studies of play began with G. Stanley Hall, in the 1890s. These studies sparked an interest in the developmental, mental and behavioral tendencies of babies and children.
The American Academy of Pediatrics believes that recess is a crucial and necessary component of a child’s development and, as such, it should not be withheld for punitive or academic reasons.
Check out the photos below of our children having snack and playing at recess this week.
Kim Riemer
PYP Coordinator
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