Rethinking recess : creating safe and inclusive playtime for all children in school / Rebecca A. London.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

London, Rebecca, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Play environments.

Play--Social aspects.

Play.

Play--Psychological aspects.

Playgrounds--Planning.

Playgrounds.

School recess breaks.

Physical education for children.

Outdoor recreation for children.

Education, Elementary--Activity programs.

Education, Elementary.

Educational equalization.

Physical Description:

viii, 215 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard Education Press, [2019]

Summary:

"In Rethinking Recess, sociologist Rebecca A. London argues that recess has been overlooked as an essential part of the elementary school experience, with major implications for how well schools serve all students equitably and responsively"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: pt. I Understanding Recess Today

1. Current Inequities in Recess

2. A Snapshot of Recess Across the Country

pt. II Improving Recess for All Children

3. Organizing and Customizing Recess

4. Building a Culture of Play at Recess

5. Social and Emotional Learning Thrives at Recess

pt. III Supporting Recess Through Policy and Practice

6. Local Policies and Practices to Support Recess

7. Improving State and Federal Recess Policies

8. The Right to Play.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-203) and index.

ISBN:

9781682534144

1682534146

9781682534151

1682534154

OCLC:

1120783600

Publisher Number:

99985557449