D46 Parents For Regular Recess

Thank you so much for raising this issue. Districts should be mandated to provide recess every day.

All kids need to both recess and gym each and every day - it would help them focus better on their studies

Not only is this important for development of young children socially, but also helps them develop intellectually. This also is a topic that helps people buying houses choose school districts if they are between two.

Thank you for starting this I hope changes are made and the board sees the benefit of outdoor time for our kids.

Can't believe that daily recess has been denied to my grandchildren and all the other children in D46, when their parents had it when they were in school. Why go backward instead of forward to children's physical, mental, social and overall well-being that recess provides?

Students should be required to have out door play. As well like grownups they are required to take fresh air to refresh their minds.

Recess is vital for kids and adults alike. Bring back daily recess!

Kids need the break recess provides to help them learn and be more productive. It is also beneficial to the teachers who need a break too.

I raised two children in D46, I believe strongly that students need recess for the well being of their development.

Outdoor recess will not only help children learn better and stay more focussed in the classroom but will also curb the continuing increase in childhood obesity and other epidemic health issues. The system has gradually and systematically removed students' opportunities to simply be kids again through play, exercise and independence.

Information and videos on the importance of Recess and Play - http://www.supportrealteachers.org/the-importance-of-recess-and-play.html Research on the relationship between Physical Activity & Academic Achievement - http://www.supportrealteachers.org/research-articles-on-physical-activity--academic-achievement.html

As a former teacher - before staying home with little ones - I can say kids need this in their day - everyday. The kids who need it the most - the ones who act out - will only act out more. They should have a min of 30 min. Possibly split into two 15 min segments

We are moving into this district in three weeks. These kids need reccess everyday!!

Daily recess!!!!

I was shicked to learn how little recess our kids are getting. This is a travesty and with the amount of property taxes we pay, we should have had full recess, music, art, etc. the entire time.

Recess everyday, please!!! Kids need to have a release and time to be a kid everyday! Please

We really have to sign a petition so that kids can play???

Children need a daily break from the classroom to play and improve upon social interactions with other children.

Let's give our kids better than we had. Teach them to be active, not sedentary! Free the children! :)

Keep it up, Parents!