Blog Assignment: Research that Benefits Children and Families—Uplifting Stories

Before my son “graduated” from Head Start he was asked to participate in a study that was being done by Florida State University. It was directed with to Hispanic students and their education; they asked questions every few months concerning what the child was learning. They went to see him a few times at the Head Start and at the elementary school he attended after Head Start. They had him read and comprehend stories; after he was able to “conquer” his age appropriate stories they began to give him harder and harder stories.  I am unsure of what the results of the study were because we moved from town and lost track of the researchers.  I went on the website trying to find the study that we participated in but it’s not there, I can’t remember what the study is called.  

Personal Research Journey

During every training that I have taken the organization that gives them, which is also the organization that gives the preschool accreditation, has suggested that we (the preschool) add a lesson plan for our outside time. We have added this to every classrooms schedule and the children love it. The teachers are not so thrilled because they are adding a transition to their already busy day. So this is when my simulation comes into play, I want to figure out what are the benefits for taking the classroom to the playground. I want to show the teachers that it is beneficial to the children, but I want proof for what I have to say.