New research from the UK suggests that improving students' lunch experience can improve their behavior and classroom concentration by almost 20% in the afternoon.
A School Food Trust (SFT) study found that improving food and dining facilities had a positive effect on pupils' behavior and meant they were better at working on their own. This study was conducted in secondary schools across England and included a control group.
The study said: "These findings have important implications for classroom teaching in secondary schools.
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
Pupils' work improves after a healthy lunch
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Free Webinar Today - Recess Before Lunch- 5 Steps to Success
A few brave principals across the nation are bringing a long standing school tradition to an end. They are advocating Recess Before Lunch. Recent research shows the number of schools implementing Recess before Lunch is rapidly growing.
Kids eat more, waste less food, return to class calmer, behave better and as a result, instruction time is increased. Sounds great but implementing Recess Before Lunch can be tricky.
Attend this free webinar where we share 5 steps to prepare staff, students and parents for successful implementation.
Free Registration Link. July 8 at 11:00 PST.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
100 Top Play Resources
Check out the Blog called, Kinetics by Dr. Carol Torgan, Ph.D.
The list of play resources includes organizations, resources, guidelines and reports, current news stories, books, audio and video, e-newsletters, blogs, twitter hashtags, programs, locations, and events.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Recommended Blog: Grass Stain Guru
If you are interested in play, check out the Grass Stain Guru Blog. A current post is entitled, Sign o’ the Times: Playborhood. Blog author, Bethe Almeras stated, " I am so proud to be a part of the play movement in America that is working hard to reverse this trend — to take childhood off the Endangered Species List and restore play to its rightful place." Another play advocate, Mike Lanza, has formed a group called Playborhood. Playborhood has created the fantastic sign that you see above and is selling them online. What a great way to show your support for play and to start a trend in your neighborhood.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Summer Safety Tips from American Academy of Pediatrics
PLAYGROUND SAFETY
Source: http://www.aap.org/advocacy/archives/maytra.htm
Source: http://www.aap.org/family/playgrd.htm
* The playground should have safety-tested mats or loose-fill materials (shredded rubber, sand, wood chips, or bark) maintained to a depth of at least 9 inches. The protective surface should be installed at least 6 feet (more for swings and slides) in all directions from the equipment.
* Equipment should be carefully maintained. Open “s” hooks or protruding bolt ends can be hazardous.
* Swing seats should be made of soft materials such as rubber, plastic or canvas.
* Make sure children cannot reach any moving parts that might pinch or trap any body part.
* Never attach—or allow children to attach—ropes, jump ropes, leashes, or similar items to play equipment; children can strangle on these.
* Make sure metal slides are cool to prevent children's legs from getting burned.
* Parents should never purchase a home trampoline or allow children to use home trampolines.
* Parents should supervise children on play equipment to make sure they are safe.
Other topics include:
HEAT STRESS IN EXERCISING CHILDREN
BUG SAFETY
POOL SAFETY
BICYCLE SAFETY
LAWN MOWER SAFETY
SKATEBOARD, SCOOTER, IN-LINE SKATING AND HEELYS SAFETY
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