14/05/2026
Children were born to move. It activates their brains and supports learning in all its forms
🎉 BIG news for kids everywhere!
The American Academy of Pediatrics just released its first updated guidance on recess in 13 YEARS. The message the message is clear: recess isn't a luxury. It's essential.
Recess contributes to:
✅ Better focus & academic performance
✅ Mental health & stress relief
✅ Social-emotional development
✅ Physical well-being
The science is in: free play protects kids' brains, bodies, and futures. Time to stop cutting recess and start protecting it. 🛝
📄 Read the full policy statement in Pediatrics: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/doi/10.1542/peds.2026-077025/207527/The-Crucial-Role-of-Recess-in-School-Policy
