Nap or not to nap?

Should kindergarten students, ages five to six, have a designated nap time or should they not while they are at school? This is an issue that a lot of people bring up. Some think that this designated time for the children to rest is pointless and the time should be used with the children learning. Some believe that nap time is a thing of the past and children no longer need twelve hours of sleep in today's world. The truth is, just as children need exercise and food to stay healthy, they also need a regular rest period every day. This helps with the children's health and will help them to have better behavior at the end of the day. Young children need adults in their lives to help them relax and calm down. Nap time is important for any child's day. This meets the child's physical needs, helps them to relax, and will re-energize them for the rest of the day.

Goodnight Irene. [Picture of children napping at school]. Dec. 22, 2009.

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