« Back to Boys and Recess Overview

Extended sitting often clashes with typical boy development

• Dr. Lynne Kenney (April 2025): Movement Supports Brain Architecture

Movement supports integrated cognitive and physical learning

• Frontiers in Psychology (June 2025): Impact of Physical Activity on Cognitive Performance

Recess supports learning how to learn

• CDC (2025): Physical Activity and Learning Potential

Denying recess can widen behavior and achievement gaps

• Children & Nature Network (2025): Recess Quality and Health Equity Gaps