Indoor Recess

When it's too cold, windy, or wet to go outside the question is . . .

What do we do during indoor recess?

Jack taught us a marble game.

We play in the block area.

We play with playdoh.

We play in the dramatic play area.

We finish work we have missed.

Indoor recess choices are similar to the activities children are involved in during our end of day center time..  During indoor recess, the children choose where they would like to play.  During center time, the children rotate through activities with their assigned partners.  Everyone gets a chance to do all of the activities over a 1 - 2 week period (depending on snow days!)  
Other activities include writing and drawing, computer, games at the rug, and Legos to name a few.

Why is it important to have choice times and center times?

It is important for the children to have practice interacting with their peers in more social situations.  On our Kindergarten report card there is a section on personal and social development.  These are a few of the key areas that children can have the opportunity to show growth and development during choice times and center times.

*Respects school rules

*Exhibits self control

*Interacts appropriately with peers

*Displays self-confidence

*Uses independent time constructively

*Transitions effectively between activities

*Cares for classroom materials