Introducing 

Prezi AI.

Your new presentation assistant.

Refine, enhance, and tailor your content, source relevant images, and edit visuals quicker than ever before.

Loading…
Transcript

Social/Emotional

Benefits

Studies show that young children that have recess have a better self esteem then students that don’t have it.

This means that students have been sitting too long and need to release energy.

Signs of disruptive behaviors:

  • fidgeting
  • restlessness
  • a wandering mind
  • general off-task behavior

Studies show that even just 15 minutes of recess helps children behave better than those who have none.

A simple walk outdoors could be a form of recess for those with ADHD.

Physical Benefits

Decrease of Boredom

Allowing students the opportunity to move around helps them stray away from becoming bored

When students are forced to sit in their sits all day long they lose focus and have a hard time learning.

Teaches appropriate etiquette:

-Inside vs. Outside voices

-When running is appropriate

-Sharing

Physical Benefits

  • Decrease of Obesity
  • Decrease of boredom

AYP and NCLB

Surplus Energy Theory

Teachers say it is taking up critical academic time

Helps students behavior in the classroom

Schools are worried about liability issues. If a child were to get hurt or bullied the school could be in serious trouble

Behavioral aspects

Physical Benefits

Decrease in Obesity

Recess helps students stay active

A good way to keep their body staying healthy

Behavioral Benefits

Physical Benefits

"socialized recess” is important because it suggests dedicated areas for different games and you can have trained student leaders

  • ^ gives them an active role
  • helps them feel important

Gives students a chance to meet and interact with other students in their classroom and possibly other classrooms if the school lets them have a mixed class recess

The Success of Our Students Is In Our Hands

By:

Andrea, Emily, Hope, and Mara

The Importance of Recess in 21st Century Classrooms

Recess allows students the ability to try new sports and hobbies which can then help them make friends that enjoy the same things as they do

WHY WE ARE LOSING RECESS

ADHD Prevalence

*6-16% of American children are diagnosed with ADHD

*studies show keeping children from playing could be a cause

gain better communication skills

broaden their vocabularies

More Social Benefits

  • Found to increase attention and concentration test scores
  • also improved focus
Learn more about creating dynamic, engaging presentations with Prezi