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Download full textJarrett, Olga S. – 2002
Compared to the rest of the school day, recess is a time when children have more freedom to choose what they want to do and with whom. In light of the current climate of school accountability, this digest discusses research on recess and its relationship to learning, social development, and child health, as well as research on related topics that…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Childhood Needs, Children, Early Childhood Education
Summerfield, Liane M. – 1998
This Digest discusses the importance of and ways to foster activity and exercise in children. Following an introduction, the Digest is organized into four sections. The first section deals with the significant health benefits of physical activity, including: reduction in chronic disease risk; lowered risk of colon cancer; increase in bone density;…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise, Health Promotion, Health Related Fitness
Jarrett, Olga S. – 2002
Compared to the rest of the school day, recess is a time when children have more freedom to choose what they want to do and with whom. In light of the current climate of school accountability, this Spanish-language Digest discusses research on recess and its relationship to learning, social development, and child health, as well as research on…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Childhood Needs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
Nurss, Joanne R. – 1987
A consideration of readiness for kindergarten must take into account the kindergarten program and the teacher's expectations of the child. This digest first examines kindergarten teachers' expectations for children's social, behavioral, sensory-motor, cognitive, and language abilities upon entrance to kindergarten. The issue of kindergarten…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Early Childhood Education, Kindergarten, Kindergarten Children
Rothenberg, Dianne – 1995
Results of national studies suggest that for girls, the middle grades can be a time of significant decline in self-esteem and academic achievement. Reasons for this decline are not clearly indicated by research, but it is likely that multiple factors are involved. One factor is the preferential treatment boys receive in the classroom.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescent Attitudes, Cultural Differences, Early Adolescents
Rothenberg, Dianne – 1997
Results of national studies suggest that for girls, the middle grades can be a time of significant decline in self-esteem and academic achievement. Reasons for this decline are not clearly indicated by research, but it is likely that multiple factors are involved. One factor is the preferential treatment boys receive in the classroom.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescent Attitudes, Cultural Differences, Developmental Stages
