Recess should be Mandatory for Pre-school and elementary students

Abstract

In this research we try to discover the insight of “Recess in School” in a holistic perspective. The key heart of the study is on “Recess” and “Status of Recess in Current Education system”. The research also examines various characteristics why Recess should be mandatory for Pre-school and elementary students and tries to measure its effect. Lastly the research illustrates a variety of factors which supports recess should be mandatory for Pre-school and elementary students for and tries to describe the overall effect of it.

Table of Contents

Introduction1

Discussion1

Importance of Recess3

Impact of Recess on Children5

Lack of Recess impacts negatively on Child's health5

The reason why Recess should be Mandatory at preschool level6

Conclusion7

Recess should be Mandatory for Pre-school and elementary students

Introduction

Recess can be described as a break during school hours where children stop whatever they are up to and go outdoors for a short span of time. The time period of a recess is generally between 15 to 30 minutes where children have the liberty to play games they like, with who they play and where they play. Recess is a time where children can relax, play or talk with friends and do quite a lot of activities depending on their mood and liking. At the end of the recess, children get back to their routine and continue activities at school. A break of 15 minutes or more during the school day may play a role in improving learning, social development and health of children in primary schools. Recess is a space which Serves to make assessments in context because it allows the teacher to analyze how children socialize in a natural way without being in the presence of teachers. Despite the fact that recess provides children with ample time to relax their minds and de stress, it has been found that children have less free time now at schools. Schools are shortening the recess time and are focusing more on studies rather than letting the children have a little time off from studies so that they can do whatever they like. This turns out to be a concern and measures should be taken, so that recess can be made mandatory for Pre-school and elementary students.

Discussion

Since the early of 1990s, school have put an end to or cut back on recess. As the national standards and accountability movements developed, schooling systems have gazed for extra time at school day. After The enactment of the No Child Left behind Act, the scene got worse as this act focused more on academics which resulted in abolishment of recess. This research is about making Recess mandatory for Pre-school and elementary students. Recess is the time and space for children to play during the school day. It is a time to talk, relax, and eat something and to know each other and share. At recess the children relax, clean up, meaning to mark a change of activity, stretch and unload a lot of energy content, release, and then refocus on ...