The benefits of recess in schools

A lot of people think that schools need to eliminate recess.  However, research has shown that  is not the case.  Studies have shown that a daily break of just fifteen minutes can play a role in improving learning, social development, and health in a childs life.  There was even a research done where a teacher split up a classroom in half and made one half stay inside and the other half go outside for recess.  The class that went outside for just fifteen minutes showed better academic qualities.  Free unorganized oplay or activity is important in keeping children healthy, and helping the student reach a good level of social, emotional, and cognitive development.  It is shown that many schools have reduced the amount of time childrens actually have for recess.  For those kids who may have a disability of some sort and can not go outside at their own home and play because their parents dont have time to watch them, recess at schools may be the only opportunity they have to do so.  All in all, recess is a very good thing to have and we as teachers need to make sure we provide this for the classroom.