转贴一个已经移加的妈妈的日志，她女儿10岁。
一周前，pp班的老师Mr. Bradley 在博客里提到采用stability ball来替换学生目前坐的椅子，紧接着收到pp带回的Student Contract，如果家长同意使用stability ball，那么，学生和家长需要签署这份合约。合约如附件所示。
我有点晕，全班同学都坐在这样的球上上课？这球就是健身用的那种球，直径65公分或75公分不等，记得迪卡侬有卖。
按照老师的说法，坐在球凳上有利于小朋友的坐姿，不产生噪音，提高注意力等等。具体好处例举如下：
better posture
physical fitness
keeping the spine straight can increase oxygen to the brain
enjoyment
concentration improves
less noise in the classroom
excess energy burned off
builds ab muscles
when your body’s engaged, your brain is engaged
怎么都觉得这事不靠谱，我对pp说我们先观望一下再说。一周过去，真的不少同学都带了球去教室当椅子用。
咦，真邪门儿，其他家长居然都赞同的说。实在无法理解。四年级的小孩，坐在球上上课，那是什么景观？球还是不同颜色的。这不分散注意力么？
迷惑中，今天我们还是买了球准备过了春假就带学校去用。为此，我仔细地将学生合约与pp一条条地过了一遍，如果违反任何一条，老师将会取消她使用球凳的权利。如果能做到，她签字，我再签字。她对她的行为负责，我对我监督责任负责。就这么说定了!
丫头高兴得不得了，现在就坐在球凳上做她的乐理作业呢。我还是相当的困惑 只好拭目以待吧。
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Student Contract
Benefits of using the stability ball in the classroom include:
-better posture
?physical fitness
?keeping the spine straight can increase oxygen to the brain
?enjoyment
?concentration improves
?less noise in the classroom
-excess energy burned off
?builds ab muscles
?when your body’s engaged, your brain is engaged
Stability balls must be the appropriate size for the user (when sitting on the ball, hips are to be at the same height or slightly higher than the knees, and feet are to be flat on the floor).
The following are the expectations associated with the stability ball:
My feet will stay on the floor at all times.
I will not allow others to use my stability ball.
I will not pick up the ball or throw the ball at any time.
There will be no bouncing ? only small movements.
I will not roll backwards while sitting on the ball.
I will not use the ball with anything sharp in my pocket.
When I stand up, I will place the ball under my desk.
I understand the stability ball is a tool to help me focus on my lessons.
I understand that the teacher may take away my stability ball if it’s not being used appropriately.
On days there is a supply teacher, I will use my regular chair.
I have read the contract and agree to its terms.
___________________________________
Student Signature
___________________________________
Parent Signature
一周前，pp班的老师Mr. Bradley 在博客里提到采用stability ball来替换学生目前坐的椅子，紧接着收到pp带回的Student Contract，如果家长同意使用stability ball，那么，学生和家长需要签署这份合约。合约如附件所示。
我有点晕，全班同学都坐在这样的球上上课？这球就是健身用的那种球，直径65公分或75公分不等，记得迪卡侬有卖。
按照老师的说法，坐在球凳上有利于小朋友的坐姿，不产生噪音，提高注意力等等。具体好处例举如下：
better posture
physical fitness
keeping the spine straight can increase oxygen to the brain
enjoyment
concentration improves
less noise in the classroom
excess energy burned off
builds ab muscles
when your body’s engaged, your brain is engaged
怎么都觉得这事不靠谱，我对pp说我们先观望一下再说。一周过去，真的不少同学都带了球去教室当椅子用。
咦，真邪门儿，其他家长居然都赞同的说。实在无法理解。四年级的小孩，坐在球上上课，那是什么景观？球还是不同颜色的。这不分散注意力么？
迷惑中，今天我们还是买了球准备过了春假就带学校去用。为此，我仔细地将学生合约与pp一条条地过了一遍，如果违反任何一条，老师将会取消她使用球凳的权利。如果能做到，她签字，我再签字。她对她的行为负责，我对我监督责任负责。就这么说定了!
丫头高兴得不得了，现在就坐在球凳上做她的乐理作业呢。我还是相当的困惑 只好拭目以待吧。
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Student Contract
Benefits of using the stability ball in the classroom include:
-better posture
?physical fitness
?keeping the spine straight can increase oxygen to the brain
?enjoyment
?concentration improves
?less noise in the classroom
-excess energy burned off
?builds ab muscles
?when your body’s engaged, your brain is engaged
Stability balls must be the appropriate size for the user (when sitting on the ball, hips are to be at the same height or slightly higher than the knees, and feet are to be flat on the floor).
The following are the expectations associated with the stability ball:
My feet will stay on the floor at all times.
I will not allow others to use my stability ball.
I will not pick up the ball or throw the ball at any time.
There will be no bouncing ? only small movements.
I will not roll backwards while sitting on the ball.
I will not use the ball with anything sharp in my pocket.
When I stand up, I will place the ball under my desk.
I understand the stability ball is a tool to help me focus on my lessons.
I understand that the teacher may take away my stability ball if it’s not being used appropriately.
On days there is a supply teacher, I will use my regular chair.
I have read the contract and agree to its terms.
___________________________________
Student Signature
___________________________________
Parent Signature
，大家如果在机场看到一位美丽的女士在一个彩色的健身球上等候登机，那位必定是艾米丽。。。。。。
想必您是过来之人，那麻烦是否能把加国教育的弊端给我们讲讲呢？还有对我们这样想让孩子去加国接受教育的，有什么建议吗？更希望能听到您的建设性意见，而不是寥寥三字的定性总结。先谢谢了！
继续。。。。
