Say Yes to Recess: Why Movement Breaks are Critical for Student Success

Are you ready to champion one of the most essential—and overlooked—parts of the school day? In this episode, Jayson Davies dives into the impactful world of recess with special guests Morgan and Catherine, founders "Say Yes to Recess."

Listen in as they share how two passionate parents from Tennessee ignited a movement that’s reshaping school policies and even legislation around the country. 

This episode is packed with insights for school-based occupational therapy practitioners: you'll hear research-backed benefits of physical activity, learn strategies for advocating recess in your district, and discover why more unstructured play can positively transform classroom behavior and whole-child development. 

If you want practical advocacy tips and new inspiration to help your students thrive, you won’t want to miss this one!

Listen now to learn the following objectives:

1. Learners will understand the benefits of recess and the critical role it plays in supporting children's physical, emotional, and social development.
   
   
2. Learners will understand about systemic barriers to recess, including legislative and administrative challenges, and strategies for advocating for increased unstructured playtime in schools.
   
   
3. Learners will explore research-backed approaches, such as the LINC project, that highlight the positive impacts of physical activity on academic performance, classroom behavior, and overall well-being.

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