tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post8748920502763087455..comments2024-03-28T14:42:42.958-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Replay your dayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-27045191556245040722014-05-15T12:46:39.267-04:002014-05-15T12:46:39.267-04:00No running at recess???? Are you freaking kidding...No running at recess???? Are you freaking kidding me? That's what recess is for!One Crazy Penguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133357078606683041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-43880836187155735472014-05-09T16:24:22.007-04:002014-05-09T16:24:22.007-04:00Wow, that does seem ridiculous!
Our school has gy...Wow, that does seem ridiculous! <br />Our school has gym every day (I'm in Canada) - its one of the reasons we chose this particular school. <br />Julie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-34185444495313329102014-05-08T22:02:33.992-04:002014-05-08T22:02:33.992-04:00This sounds worth a call to the principal! or the ...This sounds worth a call to the principal! or the school board. that is just plain crazy.Merwakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963811179968505599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-54931527130810108092014-05-08T21:59:54.900-04:002014-05-08T21:59:54.900-04:00We have a no playing tag rule at our school. They...We have a no playing tag rule at our school. They can run, we just dont want them touching. It can get too physical. Maybe this is what they meant, but didnt explain to your son. Maybe call and get clarification?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-68806448309392084222014-05-08T19:20:23.231-04:002014-05-08T19:20:23.231-04:00Ridiculous rule! Kids run around, they fall, they ...Ridiculous rule! Kids run around, they fall, they get hurt, they heal and they move on. Kids have always done this and always will. The school just doesn't want a lawsuit from it happening under their watch. The world is ridiculous these days. No peanut butter sandwiches, no running, what's next?Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12709884480154574527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-52740992038407806422014-05-08T17:29:30.373-04:002014-05-08T17:29:30.373-04:00I supervise recess at my girls' elementary sch...I supervise recess at my girls' elementary school, and we also have a no chasing/tag rule that applies only to certain parts of the playground. I thought this was crazy at first, but after seeing a 4th grader end up with a serious concussion after colliding with a tetherball on a busy part of the playground while chasing another student, I kind of get it now. That said, we do have a very Steph F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13195997622106163595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-67701496707730254472014-05-08T13:01:28.999-04:002014-05-08T13:01:28.999-04:00I can't even comprehend a rule like that. Wha...I can't even comprehend a rule like that. What are they actually allowed to do? Twiddle their thumbs? Stand around and make fun of each other? Pick their noses? My kids' school doesn't have this rule, thankfully. Now if they could just make a "no drama" rule for the 1st grade girls, I'd be happy...Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420388082444716211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-70636320415983450052014-05-08T10:36:10.337-04:002014-05-08T10:36:10.337-04:00That is insane! I don't understand how that...That is insane! I don't understand how that's supposed to be recess without running. I'm going to have to ask my 9-yr old what their school's policy is. I'm pretty sure they're allowed to run, and I thought tag was still allowed, but now I wonder.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04725046248727891093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-65397777917898776352014-05-08T10:35:57.747-04:002014-05-08T10:35:57.747-04:00That is crazy that Eli got punished for running at...That is crazy that Eli got punished for running at recess. Like you say--isn't it supposed to be a time when kids can get out all their excess energy so when they go back inside, they can settle down and learn? Plus--running is a good way for kids to stay healthy. I have substitute taught recently, so have some knowledge of the practice in my local public schools. Although there are lots of dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-77208317223697927502014-05-08T10:35:26.154-04:002014-05-08T10:35:26.154-04:00that is ridiculous! Kids need to be able to run an...that is ridiculous! Kids need to be able to run and play. I mean hello kids being obese is already happening everywhere we need to change this. Technology is taking over and our children are suffering.Brittney, Breaking Freehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15611516229401296548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-75235381867688163812014-05-08T10:27:20.264-04:002014-05-08T10:27:20.264-04:00Um, I remember running ALL OF THE TIME in school. ...Um, I remember running ALL OF THE TIME in school. Seriously. Kids fall down... it happens. Keeping them from running is the most ridiculous thing ever. Sheesh. Plus, we had PE every day. When did that change!? No wonder kids are obese.... Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11690332302079557884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-90203596653000780282014-05-08T09:55:00.564-04:002014-05-08T09:55:00.564-04:00I work at a preschool and we don't allow runni...I work at a preschool and we don't allow running inside when we do our large motor skills. We just have to many activity centers set up that they could get hurt on if they are running, plus some of the kids indoor shoes are slippers. Now on the flip side we do allow them to run over in the big gym and outside as long as they are doing so OFF the equipment. The standard rule is to remind them Crystalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-24793631415191250372014-05-08T08:35:08.274-04:002014-05-08T08:35:08.274-04:00NO RUNNING.. on a playground at recess?! This is t...NO RUNNING.. on a playground at recess?! This is the most absurd thing I have ever heard of. Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14089744836066377107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-25338363939111185802014-05-08T08:09:29.329-04:002014-05-08T08:09:29.329-04:00And they wonder why obesity is on the rise with ki...And they wonder why obesity is on the rise with kids????? ~~slapping forehead~~<br /><br />As for the good days....ohhh yeah, my good days where I'm eating right and where I'm active are the awesome days....and they fill me with such a sense of power!!!!!MaryFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507347923712459651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-2336902410642393742014-05-08T08:08:55.367-04:002014-05-08T08:08:55.367-04:00And they wonder why kids act out more in class! No...And they wonder why kids act out more in class! Not to mention the being more active policy by Michelle Obama is being completely ignored. Kids need to be active every day especially during recess. 3 From 1 To Lose Myselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885763213193931564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-89523624603527571092014-05-08T08:03:34.976-04:002014-05-08T08:03:34.976-04:00I am so upset about the "no running" rul...I am so upset about the "no running" rule at your children's school. I am pretty laid back and have tried to teach my kids that at school, rules are rules and have to be followed and consequences will be given at home and school if you break a rule at school. But in this case, I would not be able to agree. <br /><br />This is something I would be contacting the principal about and Angela @ Honey, I Shrunk the Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10077500788315788040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-78372102730069666892014-05-08T06:49:24.381-04:002014-05-08T06:49:24.381-04:00That is literally the most ridiculous thing I have...That is literally the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. Childhood obesity is at an ALARMING all time high. I've read that this generation coming up will be the first that will not out live their parents (as a general rule) but elementary kids cant run at recess???? Un effing believable.....colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741654681128708676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-34735873401105188192014-05-08T06:48:21.926-04:002014-05-08T06:48:21.926-04:00Replay your day is a great idea! And I also need t...Replay your day is a great idea! And I also need to get treats back into treats and not a food group. --- As for the school. That's crazy. Some want to adjust the school lunches to make them healthier, but now they don't want the kids getting natural exercise by playing tag or other activities as recess that require running? I understand the teachers need to watch for the rough housingLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12777597846226977709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-84264270025558048122014-05-07T22:15:43.036-04:002014-05-07T22:15:43.036-04:00My son's school has a no tag policy after a ki...My son's school has a no tag policy after a kiddo broke his arm last year. I get that because of the tendency to push while tagging, but no running is ridiculous. Is that on the equipment or on the blacktop too?Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01519857000763559563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-18059135336480068762014-05-07T22:15:02.564-04:002014-05-07T22:15:02.564-04:00okay...i know i just commented like 5 minutes ago ...okay...i know i just commented like 5 minutes ago but I talked to my sister and convinced her to do the challenge with me, to.. thats for the inspiration!Christina (Sisters Running the Kitchen)http://www.sistersrunningthekitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-10375775101803450842014-05-07T21:59:47.780-04:002014-05-07T21:59:47.780-04:00What are they allowed to do if they can't run ...What are they allowed to do if they can't run on the playground? That is just goofy. Yes, kids can get hurt but you can't protect them from everything. My son got hurt running during recess. He wasn't watching where he was going and ran right into a metal bar that is part of the playground equipment. Other than a goose egg, he wax fine. I certainly wouldn't expect them to Lirpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08827025673680950899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-31322752218992741252014-05-07T21:53:53.749-04:002014-05-07T21:53:53.749-04:00Hey Katie, reading about your giving up sweets bro...Hey Katie, reading about your giving up sweets brought to my mind the concept of self-efficacy, which I just wrote a pretty in depth paper on for a global food security class I'm taking right now. Are you familiar with it? Just thought I'd mention it :) http://psychology.about.com/od/theoriesofpersonality/a/self_efficacy.htmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-4424210118935519162014-05-07T21:52:04.342-04:002014-05-07T21:52:04.342-04:00I love this post! its just a simple thing to do.....I love this post! its just a simple thing to do...ask yourself to think about what a good day versus a bad day is, what triggers bad eating/bad habits/not working out etc. what do you think it is for you? For me...i think its whenever I am not well rested, stressed out, bored, feeling blah. and im exactly like you...i have such a sweet tooth...sweats are def not treats for me. like that girl in Christina (Sisters Running the Kitchen)http://www.sistersrunningthekitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-45583140968114768882014-05-07T21:33:34.660-04:002014-05-07T21:33:34.660-04:00That's incredible, how about you ask the schoo...That's incredible, how about you ask the school if you wrap your boys up in bubble wrap during recess, if then they'd be allowed to run around ;)<br /><br />But really, and they wonder why childhood obesity rates are so high. I remember growing up and always running during recess, we had gym every single day (which I hated) but we always had energy outlets.Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-32769239831708234352014-05-07T21:23:18.467-04:002014-05-07T21:23:18.467-04:00That is so outrageous! Kids do get hurt! I still...That is so outrageous! Kids do get hurt! I still have the scar on my knee from falling on the playground in kindergarden and getting rocks in it. The nurse cleaned it and gave me a bandaid and we all went on with our day.<br /><br />Rules like that are why I'm so passionate about choosing to homeschool my kids once I have them. There's still time for a major school reform before I Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07729592098127325913noreply@blogger.com