GlobalRecessAlliance

Pediatricians, researchers, psychologists, and education leaders, around the world working to ensure the right to play everyday

[GlobalRecessAlliance @RecessAlliance]

As governments, communities, and schools around the globe begin to move forward in the context of COVID-19, we urge leaders to put children's well-being and right to play at the forefront. See our statement on the role of recess in re-opening schools.

https://t.co/y8xFccMSFF

[Stephanie Garst @stephgarst]

Gonna be a great #WePlayChat for #play peeps, esp #teachers #administrators in #schools & recess advocates! Hope to see y’all! @recessandplay @RecessAlliance @Cathy_DrR @MikeHynes5 @JuliePJones @HeatherVonBank @mrdearybury @hatchdw @GSPlayDay @wellnessrf @kevinstinehart1

[Brendon Hyndman @dr_bph]

@DrHelenDodd @pasi_sahlberg @ImSporticus @williamdoylenyc @pilly66 @tonialgray @timrgill @MikeHynes5 @shelnews @IPAGlasgow2023 @SHC_nonprofit @recessandplay @neil_play @OPALOutdoorplay @PlayGroundology @mbrussoni @3dancingfeet @DrRachelNesbit Would be terrific to continue the conversation. Having a #WePlayChat (https://t.co/i5X5DhcJuO) via @USPlayCoalition:
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 :-)

[Let's Play America @america_plays]

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! https://t.co/FrefbY1mBg

[US Play Coalition @USPlayCoalition]

Welcome to our guests @recessandplay @recessexp @SHC_nonprofit @Cathy_DrR sharing why #recess in #school is so important! #WePlayChat

[GlobalRecessAlliance @RecessAlliance]

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

[US Play Coalition @USPlayCoalition]

Welcome to our guests @recessandplay @recessexp @SHC_nonprofit @Cathy_DrR sharing why #recess in #school is so important! #WePlayChat

[PHE Canada | EPS Canada @PHECanada]

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 @RecessAlliance

[PHE Canada | EPS Canada @PHECanada]

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

[Cathy Ramstetter @Cathy_DrR]

UPDATE from @AAPNews 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 @RecessAlliance @OHEducation @OHEducationSupt https://t.co/YAt4RLTZ5V

[Cathy Ramstetter @Cathy_DrR]

I am presenting Strategies for #Recess to Support Student Success a panel at PREPARING FOR A NEW LEARNING ENVIRONMENT by @ASHAnews, a FREE virtual event on July 13! @RecessAlliance @OHEducation @OHEducationSupt
https://t.co/tBazTvupv0

[William Doyle @williamdoylenyc]

"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."
https://t.co/3EP96DkZEZ

[Playocracy Inc. @PlayocracyInc]

@dr_bph @RecessAlliance @USPlayCoalition Imagination and creativity are critical to problem solving. With what we are going through, you would think these skills would be appreciated. @RecessAlliance #WePlayChat

[Playocracy Inc. @PlayocracyInc]

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 @RecessAlliance

[GlobalRecessAlliance @RecessAlliance]

@Lettucemaketyme @LaurenMcPhD @dr_bph Play is serious business for children. We need to remember that children NEED play for healthy development #WePlayChat

[Pasi Sahlberg @pasi_sahlberg]

When children return to school, we must ensure they have right to recess that is meaningful, playful and inclusive. Here is my @ConversationEDU essay w/ @LaurenMcPhD explaining why? https://t.co/4EwkxZvjCT @RecessAlliance @MichaelFullan1 @HargreavesBC

[Susan Ochshorn @ECEPolicyWorks]

@denisha_jones @USPlayCoalition @RecessAlliance Yes, they do. And they need more than a half hour a day.

[Brendon Hyndman @dr_bph]

@Cathy_DrR @veropeteacher 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

[GlobalRecessAlliance @RecessAlliance]

@USPlayCoalition Thanks for a fun and crazy hour of tweeting about #Play. I don't know about everyone else, but I am ready to head outside and #play for the rest of the day. #WePlayChat #play2gether

[US Play Coalition @USPlayCoalition]

And THAT is our #WePlayChat #dropthemic moment! #Recess is a fundamental starting point for more playful lives!

[Voice of Play @Voice_of_Play]

@denisha_jones @USPlayCoalition @RecessAlliance 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. https://t.co/cw960KrkLm

[GlobalRecessAlliance @RecessAlliance]

@RecessAlliance now moving its global headquarters to AUS #WePlayChat

[US Play Coalition @USPlayCoalition]

WHAT??!! THREE HOURS OF PLAY A DAY!!!???! That is what we call #PlayWisdom! Check out this and allllll the #WePlayChat tweets on why #play and #recess are important when we get #kids back to #school

[Brendon Hyndman @dr_bph]

@JuliePJones #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: https://t.co/fCKFgVU8pX