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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is just a request to all teachers to stop using recess as a bargaining tool.  My child's teacher apparently punishes the whole class when some of them misbehave.  They are misbehaving BECAUSE they are cooped up all day with no physical activity!!! Taking away recess is lazy teaching.  Find other strategies to deal with behavioral problems in the classroom.  Let 7 year olds get some fresh air for Pete's sake! Rant over.[/quote]

Preach! 
--signed a public elementary school principal who has 2 recess blocks for each grade and will not allow teachers to take away recess unless a child is having a specific issue at recess, e.g. hurting someone [/quote]

Dear Principal,

Are you willing to counsel/mentor other principals? I wish to God that ours shared the same philosophy! Alas, recess is 20 min inclusive of getting dressed to go out, lining up to go in, etc. My son has ADHD and is punished with the withholding of recess for anything from late homework to tossing a paper towel over his shoulder INto the trash can. And then go figure...we hear "he had a rough afternoon".

(scream!!!!!!!)[/quote]

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