Benefits of Recess in Elementary Education.docx C456 Benefits of Recess in Elementary Ed

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Benefits of Recess in Elementary Education.docx C456 Benefits of Recess in Elementary Education Teachers College: Western Governors University C456 English Composition II Benefits of Recess in E... lementary Education For adults, sitting still for hours at a time can be hard, yet alone for children. However, children are being asked to sit at a desk all day and learn with little to no breaks. These five- to 13-year-olds are expected to sit and learn for hours at a time. Recess is one break students have been given. However, some schools are limiting recess time due to an increase in standardized testing and preparing them for these tests. Recess holds multiple benefits to elementary children that benefit both them and their teachers. Recess is an essential part of elementary students school day because it improves physical fitness and development, improves classroom focus, prepares students for future social skills, and is benefic [Show More]

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