Recess Benefits
There are many benefits to recess. This section will present reports, research, and articles on the topic of recess benefits.
School Recess Benefits- A study from Stanford University
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Stanford research published in the “Journal of School Health” shows the benefits to children and the school climate when well-organized recess is part of the school day. Credit: Shutterstock
A high-quality recess program can help students feel more engaged, safer and positive about the school day, according to Stanford research.
School Recess: Why some people love and others hate this American tradition.
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The benefits of recess are well researched and documented. Professional education organizations like the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, the National PTA, as well as the American Association of Pediatrics have position statements supporting recess and praising its value.
CDC Study: The Association Between School-Based Physical Activity Including Physical Education, and Academic Performance.
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There is a growing body of research focused on the association between school-based physical activity, including physical education, and academic performance among school-aged youth. To better understand these connections, this review includes studies from a range of physical activity contexts, including school-based physical education, and recess.
Recess: It’s indispensable
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How many children are deprived of recess every day? Although we don’t know exactly, statistics reveal a trou- bling trend. A 2005 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES 2006) survey found that 7 percent of first-graders and 8 percent of third-graders never had recess and 14% of first-graders and 8 % of third graders had only 1-15 minutes per day.
Recess In Elementary Schools
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The most obvious characteristic of recess is that it constitutes a break from the day’s routine. For people of all ages and in all fields, breaks are considered essential for satisfaction and alertness. Experimental research on memory and attention (e.g., Toppino, Kasserman, & Mracek, 1991) found that recall is improved when learning is spaced rather than presented all at once.
Rescuing Recess Fact Sheet
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A recent survey of PTA leaders nationwide says parents and teachers also think taking a break is a vital part of a child’s school day. Recess…Is Important for our Kids
*99 percent of PTA parents and teachers say that recess is important for elementary school children
*Three out of four agree that recess should be mandatory
*90 percent disagree that recess is a waste of time
*Three-fourths disagree that all school time should be spent on academics
The Value of Recess and Play
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The delights of the outdoors are among the deepest, most passionate joys of childhood, however increasing demands on parents working outside of the home have resulted in growing numbers of children with less time to play under adult supervision in their neighborhoods or in their yards.
States Requiring Recess
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PTA Survey: Parents Support Recess
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PTA Survey Shows That Parents and Teachers Agree Recess is Essential Part of the School Day
A new survey recently conducted by the PTA showed that nine out of 10 teachers say recess and the free time spent with peers is an important part of the school day and is crucial to a child’s social and emotional development.
Recess and Physical Education Critical to School Success
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Educational Significance of Recess
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Effects of Recess on Behavior
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The Case for Recess
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The Value of Recess Powerpoint
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