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==Origin==

==Origin==

[[Latin]] recessus, from recedere to recede

[[Latin]] recessus, from recedere to recede

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1531]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1531]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1: the [[action]] of receding : recession

*1: the [[action]] of receding : recession

*4: a [[suspension]] of [[business]] or [[procedure]] often for [[rest]] or [[relaxation]] <[[children]] [[playing]] at recess>  

*4: a [[suspension]] of [[business]] or [[procedure]] often for [[rest]] or [[relaxation]] <[[children]] [[playing]] at recess>  

==Description==

==Description==

'''Recess''' is a general term for a period of [[time]] in which a [[group]] of people is temporarily dismissed from its [[duties]]. In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliamentary_procedure parliamentary procedure], a recess is initiated by a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recess_(motion) motion to recess]. It was [[invented]] by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronson_Alcott Bronson Alcott], who wanted his [[students]] to have [[active]] [[physical]] [[play]] and time to [[talk]].

'''Recess''' is a general term for a period of [[time]] in which a [[group]] of people is temporarily dismissed from its [[duties]]. In [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliamentary_procedure parliamentary procedure], a recess is initiated by a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recess_(motion) motion to recess]. It was [[invented]] by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronson_Alcott Bronson Alcott], who wanted his [[students]] to have [[active]] [[physical]] [[play]] and time to [[talk]].

In [[education]], "recess" is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_America North American] term (known as "playtime" or "break" in the UK and Ireland, sometimes "playlunch" or "little lunch" in Australia, or "interval" or "morning tea" in New Zealand) for a daily period, typically ten to thirty minutes, in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elementary_school elementary school] where [[students]] are allowed to leave the school's interior to enter its adjacent outdoor playground, where they can [[play]] on [[recreation]]al equipment, such as seesaws and swing sets, or [[engage]] in [[activities]] such as basketball, dodgeball, or four square.

In [[education]], "recess" is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_America North American] term (known as "playtime" or "break" in the UK and Ireland, sometimes "playlunch" or "little lunch" in Australia, or "interval" or "morning tea" in New Zealand) for a daily period, typically ten to thirty minutes, in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elementary_school elementary school] where [[students]] are allowed to leave the school's interior to enter its adjacent outdoor playground, where they can [[play]] on [[recreation]]al equipment, such as seesaws and swing sets, or [[engage]] in [[activities]] such as basketball, dodgeball, or four square.

==Importance of play in child development==

==Importance of play in child development==

Although no [[formal]] [[education]] exists during recess, [[sociologists]] and [[psychologists]] consider recess an integral portion of child [[development]], to teach them the importance of [[social]] [[skills]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_education physical education]. [[Play]] is [[essential]] for children to develop not only their [[physical]] [[abilities]], but also their [[intellectual]], [[social]], and [[moral]] capabilities. Via play, [[children]] are able to learn about the world around them. By role playing, [[children]] are able to [[experience]], and gain [[insight]] on, a socio-[[emotional]] level. Psychomotor learning also gives children clues on how the world around them works as they can physically [[demonstrate]] such [[skills]]. Children need the [[freedom]] to [[play]] in order to learn skills [[necessary]] to become competent adults such as coping with [[stress]] and [[problem]] solving. Through the means of caregiver's [[observations]] of children’s play, one is able to [[identify]] deficiencies in children’s [[development]].

Although no [[formal]] [[education]] exists during recess, [[sociologists]] and [[psychologists]] consider recess an integral portion of child [[development]], to teach them the importance of [[social]] [[skills]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_education physical education]. [[Play]] is [[essential]] for children to develop not only their [[physical]] [[abilities]], but also their [[intellectual]], [[social]], and [[moral]] capabilities. Via play, [[children]] are able to learn about the world around them. By role playing, [[children]] are able to [[experience]], and gain [[insight]] on, a socio-[[emotional]] level. Psychomotor learning also gives children clues on how the world around them works as they can physically [[demonstrate]] such [[skills]]. Children need the [[freedom]] to [[play]] in order to learn skills [[necessary]] to become competent adults such as coping with [[stress]] and [[problem]] solving. Through the means of caregiver's [[observations]] of children’s play, one is able to [[identify]] deficiencies in children’s [[development]].

If the [[weather]] is bad, recess may be held indoors, in the classroom, where the [[students]] finish work, play [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Board_games board games] or other [[activities]] that take more than one to [[play]]. This helps [[encourage]] group [[activity]] and some of the games are also educational. Or, they might play educational computer games or [[read]] [[books]].

If the [[weather]] is bad, recess may be held indoors, in the classroom, where the [[students]] finish work, play [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Board_games board games] or other [[activities]] that take more than one to [[play]]. This helps [[encourage]] group [[activity]] and some of the games are also educational. Or, they might play educational computer games or [[read]] [[books]].

==Effects of limiting recess==

==Effects of limiting recess==

[[Data]] suggests that students who lack [[opportunities]] for [[play]] do not grow into [[happy]], well adjusted adults, and, although schools are now [[focusing]] their [[attention]] on the test scores while eliminating recess/physical education, studies show that recess and/or P.E. actually increase test scores as the students produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in [[memory]] and problem solving.

[[Data]] suggests that students who lack [[opportunities]] for [[play]] do not grow into [[happy]], well adjusted adults, and, although schools are now [[focusing]] their [[attention]] on the test scores while eliminating recess/physical education, studies show that recess and/or P.E. actually increase test scores as the students produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in [[memory]] and problem solving.

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childhood_obesity Childhood obesity] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_2_diabetes type 2 diabetes] are also a major concern as the United States [[youth]] do not get the [[physical]] outlet needed not only for their [[cognitive]] [[development]] but for their [[physical]] [[health]].

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childhood_obesity Childhood obesity] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_2_diabetes type 2 diabetes] are also a major concern as the United States [[youth]] do not get the [[physical]] outlet needed not only for their [[cognitive]] [[development]] but for their [[physical]] [[health]].

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