The Recess Before Lunch trend is growing.  Ten states have Recess Before Lunch policies or recommendations for implementing Recess Before Lunch Programs.
ColoradoRecess Before Lunch: The School Site Resource Kit: Implementation Guide for the Colorado Physical Activity and Nutrition State Plan (2010) recommends that schools implement recess before lunch.
KansasRecess Before Lunch: The Wellness Policy Guidelines (2010) "exemplary" le…

Most kids will say that "walking is boring,"  but when you add incentives like step logs, motivational lessons, a cadence CD and certificates you're sure to get your students attention.  

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Life Lessons Learned on the Playground However, beyond the love of recess there are also  many life lessons that are learned on the playground. Parents are beginning to understand how important recess is to a child’s development.   The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a policy statement l…