Why is there this obsession with reading v computer? What about going for a walk more often? What about playing with a friend? Talking and having fun? Cooking a meal? Painting a picture? Singing a song?
Reading is not the only past time or way to learn. If it was we would have invented nought, thought nought while we awaited the development of the printing press.
Did humanity not learn or think or create or invent before they had a good novel in their paws?
Itâs a good and very relevant point. There certainly a lot of talk about the importance of a good diet for children.
And of course, waiting until theyâre at the school gates is too late.
Iâd recommend listening to Radio 4âs The Food Programme â repeated today at 16:00-16:30 â about toddlers' eating habits. This also stresses the importance of socialisation around food. In France, this means four-course lunches, and no to TV dinners....
Reporter Kathleen Griffin visits Willow Cottage Nursery, near Oxford and speaks to owner Valerie Grady and Head teacher, Ruth Selway.
Jeanette Orrey, former school dinner lady, and inspiration for Jamie Oliverâs school dinnersâ campaign, talks about food provision in UK nursery schools.
In France all nurseries must comply with legal standards on levels of fat, protein and sugar in the food they serve to children and that means a four-course lunch, eaten at a leisurely pace, every day. Paris-based reporter Catherine Guilyardi visits a nursery in Parisâs 4th arrondisement at lunchtime.
Sheila Dillon talks to Dr Gillian Harris, consultant psychologist at Birminghamâs Childrenâs Hospital and lecturer at Birmingham University, about her research into the origins of faddy eating in children.
Should it be an either books or computers? Have a look at the current talking point on readers in the digital age for some more views. http://lgtnet.londongt.org/node/705
I think both are important. But if we are to create a functioning, humanised society we need young people who can and do read, but who aren't constantly mesmorised by computer screens, MTV and glossy, self-esteem lowering advertising.
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Balanced Diet
Why is there this obsession with reading v computer? What about going for a walk more often? What about playing with a friend? Talking and having fun? Cooking a meal? Painting a picture? Singing a song?
Reading is not the only past time or way to learn. If it was we would have invented nought, thought nought while we awaited the development of the printing press.
Did humanity not learn or think or create or invent before they had a good novel in their paws?
Four-course lunches and no to TV dinners
Itâs a good and very relevant point. There certainly a lot of talk about the importance of a good diet for children.
And of course, waiting until theyâre at the school gates is too late.
Iâd recommend listening to Radio 4âs The Food Programme â repeated today at 16:00-16:30 â about toddlers' eating habits. This also stresses the importance of socialisation around food. In France, this means four-course lunches, and no to TV dinners....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/factual/foodprogramme.shtml
Programme synopsis
Reporter Kathleen Griffin visits Willow Cottage Nursery, near Oxford and speaks to owner Valerie Grady and Head teacher, Ruth Selway.
Jeanette Orrey, former school dinner lady, and inspiration for Jamie Oliverâs school dinnersâ campaign, talks about food provision in UK nursery schools.
In France all nurseries must comply with legal standards on levels of fat, protein and sugar in the food they serve to children and that means a four-course lunch, eaten at a leisurely pace, every day. Paris-based reporter Catherine Guilyardi visits a nursery in Parisâs 4th arrondisement at lunchtime.
Sheila Dillon talks to Dr Gillian Harris, consultant psychologist at Birminghamâs Childrenâs Hospital and lecturer at Birmingham University, about her research into the origins of faddy eating in children.
Reading vs computers?
Should it be an either books or computers? Have a look at the current talking point on readers in the digital age for some more views.
http://lgtnet.londongt.org/node/705
Reading vs ICT
I think both are important. But if we are to create a functioning, humanised society we need young people who can and do read, but who aren't constantly mesmorised by computer screens, MTV and glossy, self-esteem lowering advertising.