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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I taught in a UMC area a few years ago and when kids are constantly in motion and have activities provided to them all of the time, they become anxious/uneasy when there is down time. “What do I do know?” They couldn’t sit and draw or read for a few minutes in between classes. They would ask that question repeatedly. Any kind of downtime was a problem that they wanted an adult to solve. [/quote]

What age were you expecting kids to sit and read between classes?[/quote]

I taught 4th and 5th graders. By that age, kids should be able to sit quietly and read or draw for 5-10 minutes. [/quote]

I can see why you are no longer a teacher.[/quote]

I still teach but another grade level. [/quote]

I agree with you, 4th and 5th graders should be able to sit or read for 10 minutes! Is that PP saying kids can't? I took my 3rd grader to a medical appointment recently. It lasted an hour and he sat in the waiting room with a book (I had called and asked if it was ok with the receptionist). [/quote]

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