Play Time Anyone: Physical Education, We Need It.

When you think of elementary education, physical education is probably not the first subject that comes to mind. Well, it should be. Children are physical beings that need fresh air and sunshine, not unlike plants. With technology as prevalent as it is today, kids are spending less and less time outside and more time engaging in passive activity. This is not helping our children develop critical life skills, nor is it helping their bodies maintain a healthy weight. I think that more of an emphasis should be placed on physical education and it's role in developing a healthy child. It should be part of a well-rounded curriculum.