Now that school is back in session, the Recess Advocacy Team looks forward to collaborating with families, educators, and policymakers to elevate the importance of play.
Did you know that eight states have a recess policy?
Missouri, Florida, New Jersey, and Rhode Island mandate schools offer at least 20 minutes.
Arizona requires two recess periods a day for elementary schools but does not specify the length.
Virginia, Indiana, and Connecticut have broader policies on physical activity that mention recess but leave more room for school districts to define.
In many of these states, parents and students advocated for the policy change. Check out our letter below to start a conversation at your school.
"Incorporating more movement into the day we've seen a decrease in discipline, we've seen students that are more engaged, less off task behavior and things of that nature." - Principal Oliver Lewis
Recess Resource
School is back in session! Share this recess letter with your school to show how important recess is to you and your child. Find this resource and more at our website at http://www.playfulpittsburgh.org/recess-resource-archive.
Partner Spotlight
The Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative understands that play is a critical element in the lives of people of all ages, especially in schools. The Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative is a co-lead organization of the Recess Advocacy Team.
Students at Woodland Hills Academy playing with the Rigamajig, borrowed from the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative. Check out the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative website to learn more about how your school can use this as well!
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