Helping Primary Children with Recess Play: A Social Curriculum

Advocates the use of recess meetings to help children succeed socially. Describes case studies of use of recess meetings in a first- and third-grade class, showing how teachers got to know each child better, and detailing how children were better able to express ideas, share experiences, voice conce...

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Published in:Young children 1997-09, Vol.52 (6), p.17
Main Authors: Thompson, Susan, Knudson, Paula, Wilson, Darlene
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Meetings
Outdoor Education
Play Learning
Playground Activities
Playgrounds
Primary Education
Recess Breaks
Social Adjustment
Social Development
Social Experience
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Summary:Advocates the use of recess meetings to help children succeed socially. Describes case studies of use of recess meetings in a first- and third-grade class, showing how teachers got to know each child better, and detailing how children were better able to express ideas, share experiences, voice concerns, solve problems, and laugh. (Author/SD)
ISSN:0044-0728