Do you remember the games you played during recess as a child? Think about all the physical activity that involved and what you learned from those recess games. Did you know that more and more recess is being replaced by testing and homework? While children are becoming fatter and fatter, schools are eliminating the time for them to exercise, socialize and think creatively. ... http://www.squidoo.com/recess Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:20:20 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:55:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/recess “Children need to play. What we have now is a cardiovascular workout, a physical fitness effort. The play area is going to allow kids to play and be also be creative in their play,” she said. “Play matters in the life of a child.” Mon, 26 May 2008 08:25:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/recess Schools are not factories, nor are children factory workers, but some reformers think otherwise and seek to impose working conditions on little children reminiscent of 18th and 19th century sweatshops that put small children through long days with short bathroom breaks.<br /> <br /> Read the rest of the article and add your comments. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:18:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/recess French Fries and Testing or Carrot Sticks and Recess? Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:31:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/recess Are your kid's getting enough exercise? Check out my lens with games to play and places to run. Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:45:44 -0600