Recess Is A Fundamental Part Of School, Here’s Why
Recess is unstructured play and it's when kids are truly free to be themselves. This is why recess is a fundamental part of school.
What Should Recess — and Play — Look Like in a Socially Distanced World?
What Should Recess — and Play — Look Like in a Socially Distanced World?
Kids will need recess more than ever when returning to school post-coronavirus
Global experts in child development say recess will be critical for children’s well-being when schools reopen, so education authorities should see planning recess as a high priority.
Research group advocates prioritizing recess as schools look ahead to students’ return
As K-12 schools look ahead to students returning to classrooms in the fall after an extended period of coronavirus-induced isolation, an international group of researchers has one plea: Don't forget about recess.
What Brain Science Teaches Us About Conflict Resolution
When a teacher noticed her kids fighting at recess, she turned to neuroscience and mindfulness practice to help them take control of their emotions.
Cohen & Briery: Math Is Everywhere, Not Just in the Classroom. How to Make Your School Playground an Outdoor Math Learning Lab
Children can learn math everywhere! How a playground can offer kids a great opportunity for math learning
What is the future of recess in K-12?
Elementary schools across the USA are extending the school day so students can have more play time
Rethinking Recess Leads to Results On and Off the Playground
Adjusting recess to make it more inclusive, organized, and full of fun and games has allowed this Chicago area school to boost student performances in the classroom
Why Recess Should Never Be Withheld as Punishment
Experts argue that recess is necessary for a child's social and academic development, and skipping it as punishment for misbehavior or to accommodate more seat time is a serious mistake.
Vialet: More Than Just Play — How Recess Can Help Students Build Social-Emotional Skills They Need for Success in School & in Life
On every level, when students feel good in school, they thrive, both academically and socially, and targeted learning interventions are most likely to succeed. That includes play and recess