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October 8, 2020 at 6:45 PM

What your peers are saying about their recesses

In our last monthly newsletter, and for anyone new joining our community, we asked folks to share their stories and experiences of play.       Hi John,In our last monthly newsletter,…

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September 10, 2020 at 6:45 PM

9 Silly attention getters we love

Your January 2018 Newsletter from Recess Lab       In a few weeks, we'll ask more schools to take the Recess Checkup to see how their recesses stack up.If you haven't done so yet, l…

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May 14, 2020 at 6:45 PM

Keep kids engaged over the summer

Your May Newsletter from Recess Lab       Hi John, Soon, school will be out for the summer! Without the routines of the school day in place, it can be hard to manage kids' energy an…

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April 9, 2020 at 6:45 PM

Research that validates the benefits of play

Your May Newsletter from Recess Lab       Hi John,For our March newsletter, we're diving into some of the research behind our play principles.Have you ever wanted some backup or extr…

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March 12, 2020 at 6:45 PM

Research that validates the benefits of play

Have you ever wanted some backup or extra talking points on why advocating for safe and healthy play is worth the effort?       Hi John, This month, we're diving into some of the res…

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February 13, 2020 at 7:45 PM

Discover our Top 5 Tips for a Happier Recess

Want a happier recess? Check out our top 5 tips!       Hi John,  What games do you remember playing as a kid?  What's your favorite game today? This month, we're thinking about stori…

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January 20, 2020 at 8:01 AM

Here's what to watch out for this week at recess

      John, Welcome back from winter break! All next week, we're inviting teachers and principals like you to retake the Recess Checkup and see how you've improved.  Were you able t…

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January 9, 2020 at 7:45 PM

Use the SMART Method to Set Your Recess Goals

This month at Recess Lab, we're sharing some of our goals.       Hi John, and happy New Year,This month at Recess Lab, we're sharing some of our goals.Almost all of us want to drink…

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November 14, 2019 at 7:45 PM

Need a plan for indoor playtime?

Check out our favorite games for indoor play.       Hi John, If the cold, rain, wind, or some other event sends your kids inside for playtime, what's your Plan B, or do you need a ne…

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October 8, 2019 at 3:20 PM

Your new BFF (Blueprint for Fun)

A step-by-step guide to playground mapping       John—Think of your playground map as your future best friend: reliable, smart, cares about your safety, something you can lean on and…

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October 1, 2019 at 3:15 PM

Yes, you can learn to love transitions

Our favorite strategies for smoother transitions at recess       The whistle blows. Recess is over. It's time to return to class.How do your kids handle transitions, John?Are they ex…

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September 24, 2019 at 3:20 PM

One thing teachers do every day—and how to make it better

Build rapport and consider different learning styles       John:Think of something you do every day as a teacher or principal—rain or shine, inside and out.Chances are you do a lot o…

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September 17, 2019 at 3:18 PM

Inside, outside, large, small: How to set up games for any playground or play space

Our best games and tips for large, small, and unconventional playgrounds       In our more than 20 years at Playworks John, we've seen thousands of playgrounds and play spaces—and th…

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September 10, 2019 at 3:21 PM

What can older kids do for you at recess?

Student leaders take recess from good to great       John,One of the first things teachers and principals do to see a radical difference at recess is to identify and support student …

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September 3, 2019 at 3:18 PM

Reminder to take the Recess Checkup quiz

Get counted       We'll keep this quick John:Last week, we asked you to take the Recess Checkup—our three-minute quiz to help you know what's really happening on the playground at yo…

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August 27, 2019 at 3:18 PM

You're invited to take the Recess Checkup for your school

Be one of the first 1,000 schools to take the Checkup       John,It's time! You're ready to take the three-minute Recess Checkup quiz.You've read up on recess guidelines, playground …

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August 23, 2019 at 5:09 PM

Reminder to take the Recess Checkup quiz

Get counted       We'll keep this quick John:Last week, we asked you to take the Recess Checkup—our three-minute quiz to help you know what's really happening on the playground at yo…

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August 21, 2019 at 5:12 PM

You're invited to take the Recess Checkup for your school

Be one of the first 1,000 schools to take the Checkup       John,It's time! You're ready to take the three-minute Recess Checkup quiz.You've read up on recess guidelines, playground …

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August 20, 2019 at 3:17 PM

3 things a better recess equipment system can do for you

A recess equipment system reduces chaos and stress on the playground Sender: Recess Lab       John,Managing playground equipment is about more than good organizational skills—when do…

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August 13, 2019 at 3:15 PM

Video: Playful attention-getters

Get and keep the attention of groups of kids with these fun signals       Ever feel like you're talking to yourself on the playground or in the classroom, John?Managing large groups …

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August 6, 2019 at 3:19 PM

Sick of the drama? Try these 3 conflict-resolving tactics with your kids:

Teach kids how to resolve conflict on their own, with these proven methods       Was that four square ball in or out? Who was first in line? Who gets to use the red chalk first?Injus…

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July 30, 2019 at 3:15 PM

Fun games for kids of all ages

Set up games at recess for kids of all ages       John—If you work with elementary school-aged students, you know this to be true: the difference just one year can make is huge when …

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July 23, 2019 at 3:19 PM

Finish this sentence, John:

Tips to get adults more active on your playground       Recess is a great time for adults to: Take a breather Play with students Enforce the rules If you answered B., way to go! Wh…

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July 16, 2019 at 3:15 PM

Welcome to Recess Lab!

Tips to help kids build social skills       Welcome to Recess Lab, John.I'm so glad you're here because I want to talk to you about recess:The playground is where both the best and w…

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