UrbanBaby

07.08.08, 08:47 AM New York City
11 replies

What's the point of rest time at school? My ds hates the 30 minute rest/nap time now that he's in school from 9-3, and it sounds like a lot of other kids don't like it. Why do schools bother with it? The kids don't nap and would rather be playing. It seems like the only purpose it serves is to give teachers a break and get some kids in trouble (eg my kid). [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
New York City 07.08.08, 08:47 AM Flag

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elementary school? what grade? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:49 AM Flag

pre-K age [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:52 AM Flag

mandated by the state. many 4yos still need a nap or at least some quiet time. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:53 AM Flag

I had no idea it was mandated. Interesting. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:58 AM Flag

My DC had rest-time in public K, too. I think it's required until Jan. since there are still 4 yos in the class b/c of cutoffs. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:25 AM Flag

it's a quiet time. Some kids need a nap, need the break. My dd used it to write in her school journal, read a book, ect. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:49 AM Flag

my dc rests at 1230-1 and I pick up at 2. quiet time is good for them and good for me when I do p/u-dc is less grumpy [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:00 AM Flag

Schools do not meet all kids' needs, period. That's one reason we're homeschooling... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:02 AM Flag

seriously? one of the reasons you're homeschooling is to avoid the pre-k and k 30 minute rest period? give me a break. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:06 AM Flag

I would rather my dc be in school and have to deal with the 30 minute rest time than end up sheltered and socially awkward with homeschooling. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:21 AM Flag

My DS naps during that time. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:26 AM Flag