Did you know that learning not only happens in the classrooom, it's also happening in the playground too. Recess and lunch time provides children with many learning opportunties but also a break from academic learning that also assists the brain to reset for the rest of the day.

Regular breaks throughout the day, inlcuding brain breaks and longer recess breaks, can boost brain function and develop social skills. This short video highlights some of the research indicating why recess is crucial to children's development.