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What are the perceived benefits of recess? ... As early as 1901, educational theorists began to talk about the social benefits of active recess play as preparation for adulthood and as beneficial to the child's development (cited in Jambor, 1999). The school playground was a practice site that encouraged games of...
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ceep.crc.uiuc.edu/poptopics/recess.html
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"My kid doesn't have recess!" Find out why some schools no longer have time for hopscotch, tag, or talk. ... The benefits of recess go far beyond the "fidget factor," according to Anthony Pellegrini, professor of child development at the University of Georgia and author of School Recess and Playground Behavior.
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The backlash against recess cuts has been based on several benefits that recess offers. Childhood obesity is a growing problem. According to the Surgeon General, number of adolescents who are overweight has tripled in the past two decades.
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www.googobits.com/articles/p3-1316-recess-cuts-a-growin...
www.googobits.com/articles/p3-1316-recess-cuts-a-growing-trend-in-the-united-states.html
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In case you are still wondering about what you can tell the authorities about why kids should have recess (given how far from childhood they've let themselves become), here's "A Position Statement on Young Children and Recess" from the National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State Departments of Education.
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www.deepfun.com/2002/09/benefits-of-recess.html
www.deepfun.com/2002/09/benefits-of-recess.html
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There’s less food being thrown away after lunch. The school nurse is seeing fewer students with stomachaches. And kids are more attentive in their afternoon classes. ... A large number of East Valley schools have made the switch from having recess after lunch to letting kids hit the playground before sitting down to eat.
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www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=75035
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Benefits of Recess Before Lunch; Creating a Healthier Classroom; Fact Sheet; This project has been funded in part with federal funds from the US Department of Agriculture. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/hsmrs/South%20Dakota/Benefits%20of%20Recess%20Before%20Lunch.pdf
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(9-00), described eliminating recess as "a dangerous proposition." Flaxman listed 10 benefits of recess, a few of which include therapeutic value in providing opportunities for safe acting-out behaviors, muscular and speech development through physical and social interaction, language-skill development,
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www.eagleforum.org/educate/2001/june01/recess.shtml
www.eagleforum.org/educate/2001/june01/recess.shtml
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Peaceful Playgrounds Blueprints & Activity Guides are the standard in Elementary School playground design. ... Additionally, there are other benefits of recess which were identified by the National Association for the Education on Young Children, 1997...
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www.peacefulplaygrounds.com/press8.htm
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A third hypothesis maintains that the benefits of recess are best attributed to the physical play and socialization which often occur during recess. From this perspective, the most productive recess periods are those which provide ample opportunity to engage in physical games and activities.
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www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/psychology/PsychBulletins/Bulletin4...
www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/psychology/PsychBulletins/Bulletin4_97.htm
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