{"id":3116,"date":"2026-08-12T11:15:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T15:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/?p=3116"},"modified":"2026-08-13T12:28:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T16:28:50","slug":"pennsylvania-ensures-every-kid-gets-a-chance-to-play-every-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/2026\/08\/12\/pennsylvania-ensures-every-kid-gets-a-chance-to-play-every-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania Ensures Every Kid Gets a Chance to Play, Every Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennsylvania students have something to celebrate: beginning this school year, elementary schools across the state will provide at least 30 minutes of recess every school day.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Included in Pennsylvania\u2019s new state budget, the bipartisan measure establishes a statewide standard for daily recess for the first time. Previously, recess policies were largely determined at the district level, meaning students\u2019 access to daily play could vary significantly from one community to another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, elementary students across Pennsylvania will have dedicated time each school day to move, play, connect with friends, and recharge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playworks applauds Governor Josh Shapiro and state legislators for recognizing something we have seen in schools for nearly 30 years: <\/span><b>play isn\u2019t separate from learning. It\u2019s an important part of a healthy, engaging school day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>What the New Law Means for Pennsylvania Students<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new statewide standard helps ensure that elementary students have meaningful time in their school day dedicated specifically to recess:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>At least 30 minutes each day:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Elementary students will have a minimum of 30 minutes of daily recess.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Device-free, when possible:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The law encourages recess that gives students a break from phones, tablets, and screens and creates more opportunities to move, play, and connect.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dedicated time for recess:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Recess is separate from lunch and physical education, protecting it as its own important part of the school day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together, these provisions create more consistent access to something children need and value: time to play.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Research Shows That Recess Matters<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/IMG_1689-scaled-e1786547694985.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/IMG_1689-scaled-e1786547694985.jpg 1626w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/IMG_1689-scaled-e1786547694985-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/IMG_1689-scaled-e1786547694985-914x1024.jpg 914w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/IMG_1689-scaled-e1786547694985-768x861.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/IMG_1689-scaled-e1786547694985-1371x1536.jpg 1371w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/IMG_1689-scaled-e1786547694985-964x1080.jpg 964w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/IMG_1689-scaled-e1786547694985-643x720.jpg 643w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/IMG_1689-scaled-e1786547694985-428x480.jpg 428w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/IMG_1689-scaled-e1786547694985-535x600.jpg 535w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/IMG_1689-scaled-e1786547694985-297x333.jpg 297w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>Pennsylvania\u2019s new law comes at an exciting moment for the growing national movement around recess.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In June, the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/news\/pediatricians-agree-recess-is-more-than-a-break\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Academy of Pediatrics\u2019 Council on School Health released a revised policy statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlighting the crucial role of recess in schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The research reinforces what educators see every day. Recess supports physical activity, but its benefits extend far beyond movement. Play gives kids opportunities to manage stress, build confidence, navigate friendships, work through conflict, and practice cooperation. And when students return to the classroom, recess can help them feel more focused and ready to learn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AAP also emphasized the importance of equitable access to recess and recommended treating recess as a child\u2019s personal time rather than withholding it for academic or behavioral reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>30 Minutes Opens Up New Possibilities<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating dedicated time for recess is an important step. It also creates an opportunity to think together about how we can make those minutes as joyful and engaging as possible for every child.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schools across Pennsylvania are already doing creative work to make recess a positive part of the school day. As more schools begin offering at least 30 minutes each day, educators have an opportunity to build on what\u2019s working, learn from one another, and explore new ways to help every student feel like they belong on the playground.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That might mean helping students learn new games, creating more opportunities for student leadership, establishing routines that make transitions easier, or giving staff additional tools to support safe and inclusive play.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And schools don\u2019t have to figure it out alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Playworks Is Ready to Partner<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/151215_Playworks_Houston_00768-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/151215_Playworks_Houston_00768-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/151215_Playworks_Houston_00768-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/151215_Playworks_Houston_00768-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/151215_Playworks_Houston_00768-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/151215_Playworks_Houston_00768-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/151215_Playworks_Houston_00768-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/151215_Playworks_Houston_00768-1620x1080.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/151215_Playworks_Houston_00768-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/151215_Playworks_Houston_00768-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/151215_Playworks_Houston_00768-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pennsylvania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/151215_Playworks_Houston_00768-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>For nearly 30 years, Playworks has worked alongside educators to create recess environments where every child has opportunities to play, connect, and belong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know every school community is different. That\u2019s why our work begins with partnership. Whether a school is looking for a few new tools and resources, professional development for staff, or more comprehensive support, Playworks can help schools build on the strengths they already have and identify approaches that work for their students and communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennsylvania\u2019s new recess law is more than a new statewide standard. <\/span><b>It is an investment in kids and a recognition of the role play can have in helping them learn, grow, and thrive.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re excited to celebrate this step forward with Pennsylvania\u2019s students and educators and to work alongside schools as they make the most of these new play opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><i>If you\u2019re a Pennsylvania school leader thinking about what 30 minutes of daily recess could look like in your school,<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/get-involved\/bring-playworks-to-your-school\/?tfa_3305&amp;tfa_3308&amp;tfa_3311&amp;tfa_3380&amp;tfa_3388\"> <i>connect with our Pennsylvania team<\/i><\/a><i>. We\u2019d love to learn about your school, hear what\u2019s already working, and explore how Playworks can support you.<\/i><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pennsylvania students have something to celebrate: beginning this school year, elementary schools across the state will provide at least 30 minutes of recess every school day. 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