Play, Eat, Learn is an approach we will continue with for 2019.

The aim of this approach is to provide a time to focus on eating in a calm, settled way prior to learning. Research shows that Play, Eat, Learn enhances the ability to focus and concentrate, improving the quality of learning as well as lifting the wellbeing of students (Kathleen Liberty, University of Canterbury).

We encourage students to bring a complex carbohydrate snack to have after our first block of learning. Complex carbohydrates release energy slowly throughout the morning and improve concentration. Complex carbohydrates are found in foods such as peas, beans, whole grains, and vegetables.

Play, Eat, Learn Timetable

9am- Learn

10.15 - Eat - morning tea in class

10.30am - Play

10.50am - Learn

11.50am - Play (1st lunch)

12.05pm - Eat

12.20pm - Learn

1.20pm - Play / eat (2nd lunch)

1.50pm - Learn / snack / milk

Since changing our breaks to accomodate playing then eating we have found our students to be more focussed in class and also found that they are eating all their food.