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I love that this article discusses the benefits of incorporating recess into the school day, including being more well-behaved, physically healthier, and "exhibit[ing] stronger social and emotional development." I think this article does a good job of explaining the problem that recess is being taken out of schools' schedules, and then the reasons for why schools should not only keep recess but maybe even add multiple ones throughout the day.

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I think that having recess four times a day encourages exercise and creativity. They have to find ways to have fun while being active. It also allows students to have some time to release their energy, allowing them to be more focused during class time.

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I was also concerned about the teachers being able to fit in the curriculum with the addition of longer recess, but was reassured and surprised when the first grade teacher stated that her students were actually ahead of themselves and learning better. I do agree that play and being active is constructive to a child's brain development and their learning, but I can understand also why school systems would be hesitant to change the schedule that much.

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Every single person involved in education needs to listen to this podcast. School for young children is more than learning the curriculum. Children need to develop their problem solving skills, social skills, imagination, and cognitive abilities. Children can not develop to their full potential if they are constantly forced to sit behind a desk and be in a completely structured environment.

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Recess is one of the most crucial segments of the school day. It is scientifically proven that people can only focus on something for a certain period of time, and kids are at the lower end of the rankings. Adding more recess to the academic day allows for children to return from the small break feeling refreshed and refocused.

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I really like the idea of kids getting to have recess 4 times a day for 15 minutes each. I feel like kids often do not have enough time to be kids, therefore they need time to get outside and play. Taking this breaks will cause students to have energy and regain their focus in the classroom.

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Giving kids breaks in class and outside of the classroom is crucial. we should not expect students to sit for 3 hours straight and just be talked at. Recess is a great outside break, but doing little energizers inside even works. Short energizers that are just 10 minutes long, 3 times a day is a great idea. Following these breaks attention span and focus should increase.

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Having kids have recess four times a day I feel like would be a great thing for the kids. It gets them out of their chairs and moving around. Children are not made to sit in their seats all day listening to someone talk to them they need to get up and move around to get out all of there build up engery. Like the podcast said let kids be kids.

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When I was in school, I know that I focussed better after the class was given a bathroom break or when we'd come back from recess. It's hard for children to sit still for a long amount of time. Classes now are becoming blocks which can be over an hour long, of course children will get fidgety. It's good to give them a break so that they can let some energy out and come back collected and ready to focus.

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This article not only related to my personal beliefs but it also related to what I am learning in my Psychology for Teachers course. We are learning the importance of evidence based teaching, and this was a great example. Why public schools continue to cut recess time when there is research available that proves the benefits of regular breaks and play is beyond me. I loved what this program was doing, and the effects it had on academic achievement was wonderful. I would have LOVED school if I had four breaks throughout the day. I make my college schedule this way, I strongly believe in breaks!

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I completely agree with this podcast. Kids not only want to play but NEED to. There is an overall physical health but it is so much more than that. The kids are way more focused inside the classroom because they have enough time to play. I love the teacher who talked about how the students "suck up the information". This is awesome because as a future teacher, I want my students to remember for the long-term instead of just for the test. It breaks my heart that some schools want to take away recess. They need to let kids be kids and develop the way they are meant to.

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I agree wholeheartedly with this. Recess and activity breaks in general are crucial for learners of all ages. I function better as a 20 year old when I take breaks from school work, I can't imagine how much it could benefit an elementary aged student.

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Recess was one of my favorite times of day in school, and this article does a great job explaining why recess is important. We, as adults, tend to forget that kids have energy they need to expend, and if it isn't expended on the playground it will be done in the classroom, most likely to the detriment of the learning environment. The podcast shows that the teachers see a difference in how the kids behave in the classroom and that they are more attentive. We can still accomplish academic tasks without stripping away the social need of the children.

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Physical development is just as important as mental development in the children we teach. I think it is crucial that we give children the opportunity to have physical exercise during the school day. Allowing them to have this free time gives their minds a break from structured lesson time and allows them to use their own creativity and imagination. This podcast was very informative and proves that if we want to see success in our students, we need to give them some free time during the day.

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This podcast provides proof that when children have more breaks and recess that they are better behaved and able to focus on the school work that they are suppose to be learning. I agree with everything that is said in this podcast. We need to let kids be kids and kids love having play time. When kids are able to have those four 15 minutes breaks for recess they are benefitting and learning more. Canceling recess is not good for the students or the teachers. The students become restless and start driving the teachers crazy. Therefore, recess is helpful for everyone.

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Allowing children the chance to build and grow outside of the classroom is just as important as what is learned during the structured time. They are, after all, children - they should not be required to sit still and listen the entire day. When given the opportunity to play and learn based off their imagination and creativity, as well as lessons, I'm sure we would all be surprised at what they can do.

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It's often hard to acknowledge that play time in school will help students because of how people think time should be used in school. I believe that more recess is necessary because it inspires creativity, allows students to build friendships with one another, and therefore allows students to be more comfortable sharing their ideas in the classroom.

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Recess is crucial for kids to let off some pent up steam and enforce creativity. This podcast hit the nail on the head with how recess is beneficial to education and I wish others would listen to this podcast.

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I've always heard that kids NEED recess in school. And it's so good to see that schools actually see the benefit of play time. It allows students to just be kids and not be boggled down by so much work, especially in Elementary schools. Children can also learn through play/imagination/creativeness in recess time.

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Kids need to be allowed time to actually be kids. When they play hard, they will work harder. Captivating creative expression is a must.

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This was such a great podcast it just proves that kids need to play and that schools need to stop canceling recess. I think recess benefits kids and the teacher.

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I agree with the article that in order for students to be less distracted in a classroom and more focused, they need frequent breaks.

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This podcast is proof that having more breaks benefits the kids in the classroom. More recess = better test scores & harder working students.