Go play! It's the key to developing executive function - Hanna Perkins Center for Child... - 0 views
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“executive function,” the ability to self-regulate, the measurement of which turns out to be a better indicator of success in school than the results of an IQ test. Kids with good self-regulation skills are better able to control their emotions, resist impulsive behavior, and become self-disciplined and self-controlled.
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how do we reconcile today’s anxious parents and the highly structured environment with our children’s need for unstructured, self-regulated play?
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The primary requirement for unsupervised play is uninterrupted stretches of time
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Though this post is written for parents, there are actions and ideas here that teachers can act upon. The importance of play and its benefits are becoming more and more apparent - plus research is supporting it. Note to self: More research on executive function, and ways of building it in schools, needs to be done. HT: Jackie Gerstein