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Post by Nichole Woods on Oct 18, 2016 17:15:33 GMT -8
I don't know why most child settings don't provide those opportunities. I do know how important it is for a child to have the recommended amount of structured unstructured physical activity. Physical activity has many benefits such as; better concentration, improved energy level, ability to handle stress, increased self-confidence and self-esteem, reduced risk of child diabetes, obesity, heart disease and high blood pressure.
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Post by Stephanie Svenson on Oct 26, 2016 11:45:45 GMT -8
they don't have the space or resources?
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Post by Charles Upshaw on Nov 7, 2016 17:55:13 GMT -8
Organized and free play aren't pushed in any school sitting anymore, in fact it is being suggested to get rid of P.E. in middle and high school, and it is starting to fizzle down to elementary schools. In my opinion there are two driving forces behind this one is kids are given the option to either go out and play or stay in and play on the computer and kids more time than often will choose to stay inside, another key factor is lack of interest and support from administrations and districts front office personal. School system is relying on outside organizations to keep kids physically fit. As a child care provider with your own facility and program you should build in at least 90 min of play time/activity time.
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Post by Taylor Jordan on Nov 7, 2016 20:28:11 GMT -8
Most children don't get to have the 60 minutes of structured play and 60 minutes of unstructured play due to a lack of interest and lack of resources.
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Post by Madison Femling on Nov 8, 2016 11:23:03 GMT -8
There is the possibility that the care facility doesn't have the space or materials.
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Post by Vanessa Werle on Nov 8, 2016 21:46:53 GMT -8
I believe that most children’s settings do not provide opportunities for children to participate in the recommended 60 minutes of structured and 60 minutes of unstructured physical play because of the lack of tools, resources and space as well as because of the lack of engagement of some professionals in developing physical activities and adapting their curriculum towards developing these type of activities.
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Post by Bobbi Andersen on Nov 9, 2016 21:02:14 GMT -8
The center I work at has outdoor play at least twice a day, rain or shine, unless the weather is too inclement. I think we do a great job with structured and unstructured play. Perhaps as others mention, there is a lack of space and more focus on gadgets than physical expression.
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Post by Carmina Blankenburg on Nov 15, 2016 20:40:50 GMT -8
Maybe not all, some are able to provide but if some can't provide it must lack of resources or no enough space for everyone, or poor program.
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Post by Jenifer on Nov 16, 2016 23:37:50 GMT -8
The center where I work always gets the kids outside at least once, usually twice per day, weather permitting. But possibly some facilities lack space and/or resources, and there may also be a lack of effort from some teachers / care providers.
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Post by Samara Martins on Nov 17, 2016 15:25:44 GMT -8
Children spend a lot of their time in school and that time is spent mostly sitting down , and now a days the time that they spend at home parents usually don't care what they do.
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