Everyone from early childhood through adulthood, benefits from a break. Both children and adults learn better and more quickly when their time is distributed with breaks than when all their effort is concentrated in one area of focus for a long period of time. People function better when they have a change of pace, especially young children. Young children don't process information as easily as adolescents and adults, due to immaturity of the central nervous system and lack of experience. Which is why young children need recess breaks while at school. A number of studies have demonstrated that outside light increases academic learning and productivity.
Thanks to advances in brain research, we now know that most of the brain is activated during physical activity, much more so than when doing seatwork. Movement increases the capacity of blood vessels, allowing for the delivery of oxygen, water, and glucose (“brain food”) to the brain. These factors significantly increase the brain’s performance! Numerous studies have shown that students who are physically active have improved academic performance, achieve higher test scores, and demonstrate a better attitude toward school.
Here is a fun little video clip from Disney's TV show Recess that demonstrates the effects of recess on classroom performance.
4 comments:
This is interesting information that really needs to be taken into consideration. Even adults need a break inbetween their studies which means children need it even more.
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I agree totally with both of the previous comments. Excellent informantion and format!
I agree that children need it and this was a very professional blog and I enjoyed reading the information and you did a great job!
Roxanne
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