Make Recess Count

Here are four ways you can make recess count:

• Bring Playworks to your city
• If we’re already in your city, learn how to bring Playworks to your school
• View available workshops from Playworks Training
• Download games that will get kids playing
   

"After recess we used to take up so much class time resolving conflicts that occured during recess. Now that we have Playworks, there are less conflicts. It's nice to come in from recess and be able to have the kids ready to work, not worried about what happened on the playground. I've noticed fewer incidents now that we have Playworks, it's nice to see the kids enjoying their recess."

Every school day, millions of children spill out to the pavement, grass and hardwood of America’s school recess. While this time gives students a much-needed break to play and socialize, it is also an unsurpassed learning opportunity in our schools.

Our years on the recess yards have demonstrated firsthand how a positive recess can transform the learning experience for America’s kids, and significantly impact the school climate.  Students who are active, engaged and playing on the yard at recess return to the classroom recharged and ready to learn.

Here's what our principals and teachers tell us about the impact of a Playworks recess:

• 98% credit Playworks with increasing student participation in physical activity
• 92% report Playworks has improved their ability to facility physical activity with their class
• 91% state that students are more likely to cooperate with others
• 87% report that bullying or name-calling during recess has decreased
• 85% say Playworks improves the ability of their students to resolve conflicts
• 95% report that students are engaged in physical activities for at least half of recess
• 99% request that Playworks return for another year