Education News – Julia Steiny

“During ‘May is Mental Health Month’, be aware that pediatricians believe recess should be treated with serious respect — or academics, physical, social, and mental health will suffer.”(more)

BBC – Hannah Richardson

“Children should be encouraged to take risks and make their own mistakes while they are still young enough to learn from them, a heads’ leader says.”(more)

Scholastic.com – Staff Writer

“”There is a myth that doing nothing is wasting time, when it’s actually extremely productive and essential,” says Dr. Hirsh-Pasek. “During empty hours, kids explore the world at their own pace, develop their own unique set of interests and indulge in the sort of fantasy play that will help them figure out how to create their own happiness, handle problems with others on their own, and sensibly manage their own time. That’s a critical life skill.”"(more)

Yo Expert Zari

“Everyone involved in education from principals to teachers to the smallest kindergartner looks forward to Spring Break….Parents want their kids to have fun, too, but the most successful spring break for school-age children is one that balances fun and learning. Here are five fun and educational activities kids and parents can do together to make optimum use of this time. “(more)

Education Week – Erik Robelen

“Design. Make. Play. These activities are at the heart of a new book that explores ways of getting young people hooked on STEM learning.”(more)

Polygon – Brian Crecente

“Excessive TV watching, along with prolonged computer use and video game playing, are easy habits for kids to fall into these days. And, many fear such activities can lead to behavioral problems and obesity.”(more)

Education Week – Bryan Toporek

“Fewer than four in 10 elementary school-age children met recommended guidelines for both daily physical activity and screen-time viewing, according to a study published online today in JAMA Pediatrics.”(more)

Scholastic.com – Staff Writer

“Communication blossoms when you and your child do things with each other. When you play and work together, you have something in common to talk about. Try these language-rich activities:”(more)

Reuters – Andrew M. Seaman

“A group of American pediatricians is telling school districts that children need recess and free time during the school day, and it should not even be taken away as punishment.”(more)

ABC7.com – Ric Romero

“…there are four hot groups to select from. The first is tech, no matter what the age. “They’re swiping before they’re speaking sometimes, and we’re embracing it because they’re really learning the digital skills that they need for the 21st century”"(more)