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The Recess Project Changemaker's Guide

Blueprints for a new way to do recess.
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The award-winning, evidence-based Recess Project Changemaker's Guide was designed to disrupt the outdated routines and replace them with healthy, inclusive and compassionate interactions.
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It is the product of a unique research collaboration of school boards, administrators, staff, policymakers, and (most importantly) elementary school students. 


It is available at no cost under a Creative Commons license.


What will you find inside?

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  • Overview: Mental Health, Well-Being, and Recess 
  • Developmental Need for Free, Unstructured Play
  • Supporting Children's Fundamental Social and Emotional Needs
  • Role of the Recess Committee 
  • Role of the Recess Coordinator
  • Supervision VS Support
  • Guidelines for involving students in the change process
  • Training materials for Student Leaders
  • Printable Templates, Sign up Sheets, Scripts, Posters 
  • Ideas for including children with disabilities
  • UNCRC – the Right to Play (free from social harm)
  • Planning for inclement weather
  • As Safe As Possible to As Safe As Necessary: Risk Management
  • Games Library
  • Guidelines for managing equipment and materials

Find the downloadable files here.
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