As Recess Changes, Do Children Get Enough Free Play?

RIPR – John Bender

Across the country, and in New England, elementary schools are revamping recess with a focus on organized games and teamwork, instead of free play. The nonprofit organization Playworks is helping schools do this by providing training and in some cases coaches. The idea is to structure recess around activities that encourage students to be physically active, include everyone and discourage bullying. (more)