Recess
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.






