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. Benefits of Recess: 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 wil...