Illinois law mandates recess for K-5 students
Illinois passed a law earlier this year that requires schools to give students in kindergarten through 5th grade 30 minutes of recess every day.
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More recess LiiNKed to better focus in school
Recess helps, not just with social and physical development, but also with academics, because it increases the amount of time kids pay attention in class.
Seeing benefits, a school expands recess
Maybe we should <em>increase</em> the amount of time young children spend in recess or in unstructured play. It might help learning.