« Back to Boys and Recess Overview

Movement supports sensory regulation

• Child Mind Institute (March 2025): Sensory Processing Issues in School: The Need for Breaks

Outdoor play can prevent disciplinary referrals

• CA Dept of Education (Aug 2025): SB 291: Prohibition of Recess Restriction for Discipline

Removing recess disproportionately impacts boys already at risk

• NYSUT (Sept 2025): The Power of Play: Equity and Access to Recess