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The recess theory
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I always learn the most about kids at recess.
Some kids take off running the second they hit the playground. Some climb or swing or hang upside down until the bell rings. Some sit near the fence, watch everyone else, or stick close to an adult.
And none of that is wrong.
This is what I think of as the recess theory: the way a child uses recess usually tells you a lot about how their body regulates.
Some kids need big movement to feel settled again. Some need quiet, space, or just a break from all the noise. Some need to stay close and feel connected before they can jump back in.
We get into trouble when we expect recess to look the same for everyone. When we assume kids should all run, play, socialize, and “get their energy out” in the same way.
Recess isn’t about doing it right. It’s about doing what helps that child reset.
If you watch closely, recess gives you real information: who needs movement, who needs calm, who needs space, and who needs connection.
That’s way more useful than deciding whether recess looks productive.
Recess isn’t a reward. It’s a regulation break. And it’s allowed to look different for different kids.
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I always learn the most about kids at recess. Some kids take off running the second they hit the playground. Some climb or swing or hang upside down until the bell rings. Some sit near the fence,...
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I always learn the most about kids at recess.
Some kids take off running the second they hit the playground. Some climb or swing or hang upside down until the bell rings. Some sit near the fence, watch everyone else, or stick close to an adult.
And none of that is wrong.
This is what I think of as the recess theory: the way a child uses recess usually tells you a lot about how their body regulates.
Some kids need big movement to feel settled again. Some need quiet, space, or just a break from all the noise. Some need to stay close and feel connected before they can jump back in.
We get into trouble when we expect recess to look the same for everyone. When we assume kids should all run, play, socialize, and “get their energy out” in the same way.
Recess isn’t about doing it right. It’s about doing what helps that child reset.
If you watch closely, recess gives you real information: who needs movement, who needs calm, who needs space, and who needs connection.
That’s way more useful than deciding whether recess looks productive.
Recess isn’t a reward. It’s a regulation break. And it’s allowed to look different for different kids.
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