7/13/2023 0 Comments Why Class Size Matters...Overall, research shows that students in smaller classes perform better in all subjects and on all assessments when compared to their peers in larger classes. In smaller classes students tend to be as much as one to two months ahead in content knowledge, and they score higher on standardized assessments. These positive effects of small class sizes are strongest for elementary school students, and they become more powerful and enduring the longer students are in smaller classes. That is, students who have smaller classes in early elementary grades continue to benefit from this experience even if they are in larger classes in upper elementary or middle school (Bruhwiler & Blatchford, 2011; Chingos, 2013).
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7/12/2023 0 Comments Healthy Habits Start Young!"When children are involved with growing and cooking food, it improves their diet," Haire-Joshu said. "Students at schools with gardens learn about math and science and they also eat more fruits and vegetables. Kids eat healthier and they know more about eating healthy.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070418163652.htm Farming and food can provide valuable life lessons for children, helping them develop important skills and values. Here are just a few examples:
7/6/2023 0 Comments Playing to learn?“Scientists have discovered that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain, unless it is done in play, in which case it only takes 10 to 20 repetitions.” Dr. Karyn Purvis
"In a sense, what we do is who we are. We now have a large – and growing – pool of evidence to show that learning through play is the best way to support learning. Children are natural scientists – they come into the world ready to experiment and learn through play. And they use what they discover to not only adapt the structure of their brains, but also strengthen the skills they need to continue being engaged, flexible learners for their whole lives." https://learningthroughplay.com/explore-the-research/the-scientific-case-for-learning-through-play 7/4/2023 0 Comments Why Nature-Based?"Time spent in nature has decreased in a significant way in the past few years. On average, youth play outside in nature for 4-7 minutes a day, while spending more than 7 hours each day in front of a screen. However, stress, depression, and anxiety levels skyrocketed. Antidepressant use has increased by 49 percent among US school-aged children with the most significant increase attributed to preschoolers. Healthcare professionals point out a direct link between children’s deteriorating mental and physical state and the absence of unstructured outdoor play in the fresh air."
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