JEFFCO GUIDELINES
- All elementary schools have two recess periods for all classrooms
- Second recess is on the master schedule
- The second recess should be at least 10 minutes
- The total recess time in a day should be at least 30 minutes
- Recess should not be withheld for academic or behavior reasons
THE IMPORTANCE OF RECESS:
Recess Supports Classroom Learning, Social Development and Physical And Mental Health!
RECESS TRAINING
Open to all recess advocates K-8! Learn to develop stronger recess rules and routines, increase physical activity, learn new outdoor and indoor movement games, and build skills around behavior management.
VIEW SCHEDULED TRAINING DATES HERE.
GAMES/ ACTIVITIES (INDOOR & OUTDOOR RECESS)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
THE FACTS ABOUT MOVEMENT
- Active, fit students typically perform better academically, have better attendance, better concentration and fewer behavioral issues
- Physical Activity grows new brain cells and new synapses
- Fitness improves mood, anxiety, stress levels, motivation, and brain volume
THE FACTS ABOUT MOVEMENT
- Active, fit students typically perform better academically, have better attendance, better concentration and fewer behavioral issues
- Physical Activity grows new brain cells and new synapses
- Fitness improves mood, anxiety, stress levels, motivation, and brain volume
THE FACTS ABOUT MOVEMENT
- Active, fit students typically perform better academically, have better attendance, better concentration and fewer behavioral issues
- Physical Activity grows new brain cells and new synapses
- Fitness improves mood, anxiety, stress levels, motivation, and brain volume