When children return to school, we must ensure they have right to recess that is meaningful, playful and inclusive. Here is my The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand essay w/ @LaurenMcPhD explaining why? theconversation.com/kids-will-need… GlobalRecessAlliance Michael Fullan Andy Hargreaves

Julie P. Jones, PhD Debbie Rhea and the LiiNK Project are regular presenters at our annual Play Conferences bc they have such a great model to share! #play #recess #WePlayChat

Julie P. Jones, PhD #weplaychat Good call. I advocate for 3 hours. 1- One hour throughout the day to break up structured tasks; 2- one hour of recess (separate from lunch); 3- one hour screen free play at home/neighborhood after school: player.fm/series/the-ike…

We all need our #play peeps! #WePlayChat

@denisha_jones US Play Coalition GlobalRecessAlliance All children do need recess! Using it as a punishment only hurts the child. Our survey on recess found that 97% of teachers agree that recess improves the behavior of students who tend to behave badly. voiceofplay.org/2018-survey-re…

GlobalRecessAlliance now moving its global headquarters to AUS #WePlayChat

Cathy Ramstetter Dr. Veronica Becerra Yep adults can decide when and where they'd like a break from employment/office work etc. Yet kids often don't make these decisions during a busy working day. #recess powerful time @weplaychat

Brendon Hyndman GlobalRecessAlliance US Play Coalition Imagination and creativity are critical to problem solving. With what we are going through, you would think these skills would be appreciated. GlobalRecessAlliance #WePlayChat

If policies are too high level they don’t always reach the schools that need to make the changes. We have created strategies and action plans to help schools successfuly make change #grassrootschange #WePlayChat GlobalRecessAlliance

@denisha_jones US Play Coalition GlobalRecessAlliance Yes, they do. And they need more than a half hour a day.

"The mission of childhood education can no longer be the generation of standardized test data, but learning powered by the well being of every child and every teacher. Schools should be the favorite place of every child. It’s time we made them so." washingtonpost.com/education/2020…

I am presenting Strategies for #Recess to Support Student Success a panel at PREPARING FOR A NEW LEARNING ENVIRONMENT by American School Health Association, a FREE virtual event on July 13! GlobalRecessAlliance OH Dept of Ed and Workforce @OHEducationSupt asha7-13webinar.heysummit.com

UPDATE from AAP News We have an opportunity to rethink how we "do" school. Let's come together and make something equitable and positive for ALL our children--for all of us. #WholeChild #recess GlobalRecessAlliance OH Dept of Ed and Workforce @OHEducationSupt services.aap.org/en/news-room/n…

Recess plays a critical role in shaping positive social relationships, overall health & academic performance for children. It's an essential component of a supportive return to school environment where students can grow, learn & play. @Recessprojectca #TalkAboutRecess

La récréation a un impact important sur les enfants et des jeunes. La récréation est un aspect fondamental d’un environnement de retour à l’école positif, dans lequel les élèves seront amenés à s’épanouir, apprendre, et jouer. #ParlonsRécréation @Recessprojectca GlobalRecessAlliance

Welcome to our guests Charlene Woodham Brickman, PhD @recessexp SuccessfulHealthyChildren Cathy Ramstetter sharing why #recess in #school is so important! #WePlayChat

So excited to be here to talk about #RECESS! SuccessfulHealthyChildren @RecessExp Cathy Ramstetter @recessalliance #SuccessfulHealthyChildren NEED #RecessandPlay #RighttoPlay #WePlayChat

Family and friends you will want to check out this Adult Play Day video created by the City TV Crew of Takoma Park, Maryland. There are interviews, live shots of people playing and photos from past Play Days. Everyone deserves to play! youtube.com/watch?v=OcoaQF…

Gonna be a great #WePlayChat for #play peeps, esp #teachers #administrators in #schools & recess advocates! Hope to see y’all! Charlene Woodham Brickman, PhD GlobalRecessAlliance Cathy Ramstetter @MikeHynes5 Julie P. Jones, PhD VonHeather @mrdearybury Daniel W. Hatcher, MPH Global School Play Ryan Fahey Kevin Stinehart

Professor Helen Dodd Pasi Sahlberg Sporticus William Doyle @pilly66 Tonia Gray Tim Gill @MikeHynes5 Dr Shelly Newstead IPAGlasgow2023 SuccessfulHealthyChildren Charlene Woodham Brickman, PhD Neil Coleman OPAL Mentor Michael Follett OPAL Founder and Director Alex Smith Dr. Mariana Brussoni Rachael Jefferson, PhD 🇬🇧🇦🇺💃🏃🏼‍♀️🚴‍♀️🙏 Rachel Nesbit Would be terrific to continue the conversation. Having a #WePlayChat (bit.ly/WePlayChat) via US Play Coalition: 12/14 at 4pm ET/1pm PT- USA time 12/14 at 9pm London-UK time & 8am Aus East time (Thurs 15/12). Considering the Prioritization of #Play in #Schools :-)