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Recess

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!

why recess is important  

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:

 

 



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