tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45195670928399270.post3985104456965553992..comments2014-03-26T16:10:33.103-07:00Comments on Generation Y-Not?: RecessBohemian Harmonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12781543118507405605noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45195670928399270.post-41900981365743862192011-10-24T18:44:33.936-07:002011-10-24T18:44:33.936-07:00I like having recess because it lets us stop to ha...I like having recess because it lets us stop to have fun and not get frustrated over a chemistry problem. It lets us take a break and give our brain a pause to think of something else to let it wonder off for 5 min of fun. During those 5 min you can sleep or do hw something that makes you relax and not worry about how hard this class is and how you might fail. It just gives you a break and takes the pressure of your back and turns it into fin. When the 5 min are over your not stressed and doing too much work over a simple problem.<br /><br />-Nais FreitasUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10037163104475893713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45195670928399270.post-65776976380081377952011-06-14T19:41:45.588-07:002011-06-14T19:41:45.588-07:00I loved reading this, knowing that some teachers u...I loved reading this, knowing that some teachers understand that its hard to remain focused for 90 mintues. I've noticed with myself that in my first two periods, I'm sleepy from lack of sleep from staying up doing homework, I'm cranky, because I'm sleepy and its early and I'm working. Having just 5 mintues to stretch or simply put your head down helps me rejuvenate and get my thoughts together. Needless to say even though its just 5 mintues , its nice to have teachers that understand we're tired and that understand its hard to focus. I appreciate the small mental break and wish all teachers gave it. I look back on my elementary school days and realize why recess was so important, it helped getting all that energy out so when we went back to class it was all realeased and we were able to focus. When your younger you don't realize mental effect recess has, the only thing your considered about it being able to have recess and enjoy it, now as a high school student it makes so much more sense and I wish back then I would have cherieshed those moments longer, because the older you get the less "recess" you have. I embrace those 5 mintues and applaud and thank teachers like yourself you realize that 5 mintues go a long way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45195670928399270.post-31530174811958542432011-06-13T18:42:55.639-07:002011-06-13T18:42:55.639-07:00I agree that having recess during class is a great...I agree that having recess during class is a great thing. A small rest like this from a heavy lesson in any class could be what it takes to change the mood from silent with no participation to the complete opposite with only five simple minutes of an entire class period. I believe that there would be a big difference noticed from a classroom that works straight for ninety minutes, and the class that has a break in those ninety minutes. This is especially needed for any first period class. <br /><br />Miguel PreciadoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45195670928399270.post-22867911213470837742011-06-12T16:17:09.029-07:002011-06-12T16:17:09.029-07:00I have to agree that having "recess" dur...I have to agree that having "recess" during class is a relief. Its a good opportunity, even if its a small amount of time that we get during class. In a few of my other class it is hard to concentrate because the teacher is just talking and talking and going on and on that I loose interest in what is being taught, but when there is a short break between class it helps and actually motivates me to keep learning and i actually learn this way. <br />I totally enjoyed your class this year (: <br /><br />- Roxana LopezAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45195670928399270.post-44378935058818243332011-06-06T17:06:28.902-07:002011-06-06T17:06:28.902-07:00As one of those in the Class of 2013, I have to sa...As one of those in the Class of 2013, I have to say that's it is definitely a huge relief to have a break. It's impossible to count the amount of times I shake my fist at my younger self for not appreciating naptime and recess and the afterschool snack. I would kill for naptime in the middle of the day. But getting a chance to play a board game or just pop outside for a minute refreshes my mind ("airs it out," as it were) and may in fact make me more ready to learn. It's hard to focus for an hour and a half. I can't tell you how many times I feel like I've lost something important in a few of my other classes when I have been sitting for an hour, it's hot, and I am really unwilling to learn. But a break, even a small one, just helps. Thank you for being there and understanding us!Natalie Eisennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45195670928399270.post-28262066315666897612011-05-25T15:01:34.479-07:002011-05-25T15:01:34.479-07:00Tears welling as I read. Glad you are in the worl...Tears welling as I read. Glad you are in the world.Josephine Faith Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02612198382579792073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45195670928399270.post-11755268052369756922011-05-24T14:36:00.720-07:002011-05-24T14:36:00.720-07:00Terrific, Tonia.Terrific, Tonia.Richard Louvhttp://www.richardlouv.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45195670928399270.post-23856734760338847922011-05-19T19:58:13.544-07:002011-05-19T19:58:13.544-07:00As my mother says, "there is always a limit, ...As my mother says, "there is always a limit, you can't over do things but you can not give up and ignore it, everything in excess is dangerous for everybody." This blog reminded me of that because every student uses their recess for different motives. Personally, I sometimes use it to rant on about homework, or catch up on sleep, finish some homework, or just talk with some friends. It is true though, we are grateful to have some time to just take a breath and smile or laugh a little because not every teacher actually cares about the students well being. This a good method that should be applied to all classes however, if the teacher has control of the class it won't get out of hand and that way everybody is happy. :] Thank you for caring. :)Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16267853134074908659noreply@blogger.com