Looks like play in unstructured settings may be more beneficial than structured playgrounds, leading to improved mood, concentration, and behavior. Ditch the playground equipment and go explore the backyard or an empty field to see these benefits while also maintaining physical distancing. https://www.edutopia.org/article/playtime-open-fields-and-trees-beat-seesaws-and-monkey-bars

“The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 3- to 5-year-olds get 10 to 13 hours of sleep, including naps, every 24 hours.” Many students that we see are getting significantly less sleep than this, which will impact memory, learning, behavior, and performance. https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/12/12/nap-time-boosts-learning-studies-say.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB&fbclid=IwAR2nPG2FbDNqlx5YUSw3dE3z0bTu-PMri9qq6OWeo7wAgHSiIPB9NwzCvmE

The amount of sleep that students get may affect their diet as well as their learning and behavior. Kids Who Sleep More, May Eat Less, Study Finds