The Importance of Recess


Recess & Kids - A Drug Free Path to Better Behavior

Some school policies allow for a teacher to withhold recess as a punishment for some behaviors such as being late, acting out in the classroom incomplete homework.

I’m willing to bet that if those children had more recess rather than the punishment of no recess that these “bad” behaviors would diminish.  Don’t you as an adult feel better when you get break time or exercise?  I know I do.

We, as parents, strive for our children to be more well rounded socially emotionally and intellectually.  Recess is a big part of that equation.

Increased focus
Sunlight gives us vitamin D, improving wellness
Unstructured play can lead to stress reduction
Recess leads to development of social skills
Burning calories - fighting obesity
Physical activity provides brain food
So, teachers & administrators, let’s give them more recess. I’m willing to bet that these “bad” behaviors will lessen. Recess is the drug free remedy. It’s worth a shot.

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