Why We Play
At UCA we spend 1,600 hours a year in school. About 15% of that time is spent playing. We believe deeply in the power of play. There are three primary reasons we invest so much time in kid play: brain health, body health and social /emotional health. Brain Health: Physical exercise increases blood flow to the brain which helps new neurons grow. This means that exercise is promoting neuroplasticity, increased learning and increased memory. Research suggests that 20 minutes of
