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The book explores the negative impact of budget cuts and increased testing on elementary education, highlighting the elimination of recess, gym classes, and play periods. It argues that these changes are detrimental to children's development, emphasizing the importance of play and physical activity in fostering well-rounded growth. The narrative calls attention to the broader implications for children's well-being and advocates for the reinstatement of these essential components in schools.
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Recess, Anthony D Pellegrini
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Recess
- Subtitle
- Its Role in Education and Development
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Anthony D Pellegrini
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 214
- ISBN13
- 9780805853247
- Category
- Pedagogy, Psychology
- Description
- The book explores the negative impact of budget cuts and increased testing on elementary education, highlighting the elimination of recess, gym classes, and play periods. It argues that these changes are detrimental to children's development, emphasizing the importance of play and physical activity in fostering well-rounded growth. The narrative calls attention to the broader implications for children's well-being and advocates for the reinstatement of these essential components in schools.