article_snippet: parents include: children's frustration and exhaustion, lack of time for other activities and family time and, sadly for many, loss of interest in learning.'
article_snippet: This is their time to learn now, when their have good memory,' said Stanley, the parent of a third grade pupil at P.S. 116. '
article_snippet: Ironically, her school's mission statement - which available on her school website - states clearly that pupils are expected to 'achieve high academic standards' and to 'take responsibility for pupils own learning'.
article_snippet: Our school, P.S. 116, is a community of learners in which all children are encouraged to achieve high academic standards and social success, to enjoy learning, to celebrate diversity, to develop analytical skills, and to model exemplary behavior,' the website explains. '
article_snippet: We empower We students to take responsibility for our students own learning by recognizing that effort leads to academic success. '
article_snippet: our students are active participants and every child has a responsibility not just to perform a task, but to do it to the best of her or every child ability.'
article_snippet: When kids engage in rough and tumble play outdoors, "big body play
article_snippet: " we call it, kids're not only enhancing kids physical development, kids're learning how to set limits in a social-emotional context, problem solve, and make decisions,' Mr Pizzolongo added. '
article_snippet: These skills hit all the domains of learning.'