Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for the first time in 13 years
Summary
A major U.S. pediatricians group issued new advice on recess after 13 years, emphasizing its importance for children's health and school success. They recommend protecting recess time and never using it as punishment because recess helps with physical health, brain function, and social skills.Key Facts
- The American Academy of Pediatrics released updated guidance on recess for the first time in over a decade.
- Recess supports kids’ mental, physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Breaks during school help children’s brains store and understand information better.
- Recess should not be taken away as a punishment or for academic reasons.
- Since the mid-2000s, about 40% of U.S. school districts have cut down or removed recess.
- Recess time in U.S. schools varies widely, from less than 10 minutes to over an hour each day.
- Experts suggest at least 20 minutes of recess daily, with multiple breaks during school hours.
- Other countries give students breaks every 45–50 minutes of lessons to help them relax and prepare for the next class.
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