The Recess Project
Changemaker's Guide
Blueprints for a new way to do recess.
The award-winning, evidence-based Recess Project Changemaker's Guide is designed to disrupt the outdated routines that reinforce negative social interaction patterns and replace them with healthy, inclusive, and compassionate interactions that reinforce acceptance and social connection among students.
It is the product of a unique research collaboration of school boards, administrators, staff, policymakers, and (most importantly) elementary school students.
It is now available as part of a Professional Development package to those who are committed to taking the lead for a new approach to recess.
What's Inside?
Overview: Mental Health, Well-Being, and Recess - Research
Role of the Recess Committee
Role of the Recess Coordinator
Template for a Recess Policy
Guidelines for involving students
Training materials for Staff and Student Leaders
Printable Templates, Sign up Sheets, Scripts, Posters
Ideas for including children with disabilities
UNCRC – the Right to Play (free from social harm)
Sample playground layout and organization
A Safe As Possible to As Safe As Necessary: Risk Management
Supervision VS Support
A Continuum of Options
Planning for inclement weather
Guidelines for managing equipment and materials
Evaluation tools to assess student and staff experiences
It is the product of a unique research collaboration of school boards, administrators, staff, policymakers, and (most importantly) elementary school students.
It is now available as part of a Professional Development package to those who are committed to taking the lead for a new approach to recess.
What's Inside?
Overview: Mental Health, Well-Being, and Recess - Research
Role of the Recess Committee
Role of the Recess Coordinator
Template for a Recess Policy
Guidelines for involving students
Training materials for Staff and Student Leaders
Printable Templates, Sign up Sheets, Scripts, Posters
Ideas for including children with disabilities
UNCRC – the Right to Play (free from social harm)
Sample playground layout and organization
A Safe As Possible to As Safe As Necessary: Risk Management
Supervision VS Support
A Continuum of Options
Planning for inclement weather
Guidelines for managing equipment and materials
Evaluation tools to assess student and staff experiences