Recess

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PlayWorks – a national nonprofit organization that supports learning by providing safe, healthy, and inclusive play and physical activity to schools at recess and throughout the entire school day.

Peaceful Playgrounds – introduces children and school staff to many choices of activities available on playgrounds and field areas.

Recess in Elementary Schools - National Association for Sport and Physical Education

Recess Before Lunch - Oklahoma State Department of Education

Recess Before Lunch Policy: Kids Play and then Eat, Montana Team Nutrition

Benefits of Recess Before Lunch – South Dakota Department of Education

Relationships of Meal and Recess Schedules to Plate Waste in Elementary Schools, National Food Service Management Institute

The American Association for the Child’s Right to Play

National Program for Playground Safety – helps the public create safe and developmentally appropriate play environments for children.


OICA The Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition is a statewide initiative coordinated by the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy.