LOVE.THIS! A teacher friend of mine liked an article called "This School Has Bikes Instead Of Desks--And It Turns Out That's A Better Way To Learn." Very interested by the title I clicked to read more.
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| Click on the Picture to read this great article by Adele Peters |
In this article Adele Peters talks about a North Carolina grade school that implemented a "read and ride" program. Basically a classroom is filled with stationary bikes and then classes can use this room for independent reading time. Students read as they ride. Some classes even have a stationary bike in their rooms which can be used as a reward incentive or as a way to help those kids that can't sit still.
I was so excited reading about this that I had to share. I don't know how well it would work for kindergartners but I really like this idea. I think it is a fun way to get kids moving and that it can benefit students in a variety of ways.
Do you like this idea? Would you want to see a "read and ride" program in your school?
I like the idea too! However, I have to agree I think my Kinders might be falling off the bike more than staying on...mine are pretty little...lol We have several stationary bikes at our school. I am going to share this with our other teachers. Thanks!
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HaHa - I know exactly what you mean but like you I think the idea is great for the upper primary grades!
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