Posted on 04/01/2026 7:39:21 AM PDT by BenLurkin
In an unprecedented move that has left parents and students scratching their heads, Maplewood Elementary School announced yesterday that starting next week, all students will be required to take a mandatory two-hour nap during school hours.
The new policy, dubbed "Dream Time," aims to improve focus and overall student well-being.
Principal Susan Bright explained, "After extensive research, we found that a short nap can boost creativity, memory, and happiness. Plus, who doesn’t love a good snooze?" The school is installing custom sleep pods in every classroom, complete with lavender scent diffusers and plush pillows.
Parents initially reacted with surprise and a little confusion. Mark Thompson, father of third-grader Lily, said, "I thought it was a joke at first. My daughter already struggles to wake up early; now she has to nap in the middle of the day?" Others expressed concern about productivity and the potential for classroom chaos. Students, however, are thrilled. Eleven-year-old Max Ramirez said, "Best day ever! I’ve been dreaming about this for years." Teachers are equally optimistic, with some joking that they might join in for a quick rest themselves.
City officials are watching closely. Mayor Linda Carter announced plans to implement "Dream Time" in all city schools if the pilot program proves successful. "It's a bold step towards revolutionizing education," she stated, “and if it helps students, why not?”
As April Fool's Day approaches, many are wondering whether the "Dream Time" initiative is real or just an elaborate prank. But given the school’s quirky reputation, it’s safe to say that for now, students can look forward to catching some Z’s—at least for today.
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Well done, Ben! I think you caught at least half the responders napping.
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I guess you didn’t want to say.
We had nap time in kindergarten. That was it.
I enjoy a good power nap. Einstein had a couch in his office for day time naps. Therefore. I am as smart as Einstein.
“Only person wanting the nap was the teacher. “Thank God for this nap” - Bill Cosby skit.
We took a rug to lay on
Remember, it’s April 1st.
I don’t spend every waking hour on FR every day, I have a life outside the digital world.
I was a military brat.
From K-3rd I changed schools no less than 3 times.....probably more.
In most if not all naps were part of the school day.
If you’d take the time to review other comments on this thread you’ll see I wasn’t alone.
I hope this helps you understand such a desperately important subject. Lol!
Is that two hours less class time? Man, these lazy, left wing teachers got it made.
Amazing how corrupt some of these politicians really are.
It disgusts me. People like the Clintons have gotten away with so much, and will never be held accountable for any of it.
A complete REM cycle is an hour and. a half. My guess it they added time for settling in.
Still a stupid idea, with teachers grifting a couple of hours of no instruction; and a practice that will impact the families wanting to get their kids to sleep in the evening after the parents’ own exhausting days.
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