I often hear this when older students realize that the Kindergarten students do not have to clean up at the bell. Students in our room get an extra 10 - 15 minutes to 'play' before clean up. This is important learning time! Children are practicing their social skills, student manners, and learning as they manipulate different toys in different ways. It is also a great time for them to stretch their imaginations! I love listening in on the games they make up!
Each week I try to take out a few tubs of toys and replace them with new ones so that there is something fresh to 'play' with. During this time children can also be reading in the reading nook or writing/coloring at the tables.
What a great way to learn and practice important skills at school. Sounds fair and a like wise use of time to me!
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