Selected publications on recess and play
Global Recess Alliance, Ramstetter, C, Baines, E, Brickman, CW, Hyndman, B, Jarrett, O, London, RA, Massey, W, McNamara, L, Murray, R, Rhea, D. Recess in the 21st century post-COVID world. J Sch Health. 2022; DOI: 10.1111/josh.13235
Rhea, D.J. (2019). Wrong Turns, Right Moves in Education. Archway Publishing.
Bauml, M., Patton, M., & Rhea, D.J. (2019). A qualitative study of teachers’ perceptions of increased recess time on teaching, learning, and behavior; Journal of Research in Childhood Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/02568543.2020.1718808
Rhea, D.J., Rivchun, A., & Clark, L. (October, 2018). LiiNK Project: Case Study. Chapter.Instructional Leadership in the Content Areas: Case Studies for Curriculum and Instruction. Routledge/University Council for Educational Administration.
Rhea, D.J., & Bauml, M. (2018). An Innovative Whole Child Approach to Learning: The LiiNK Project®. Childhood Education, 94:2, 56-63, DOI: 10.1080/00094056.2018.1451691
Rhea, D.J., & Rivchun, A.P. (Feb, 2018). The LiiNK Project®: Effects of Multiple Recesses and Character Curriculum on Classroom Behaviors and Listening Skills in Grades K-2 Children. Frontiers in Education, 3:9. doi: 10.3389/feduc.2018.000
Lund, E., Brimo, D., Rhea, D., & Rivchun, A. (2017). The effect of multiple recesses on listening effort: A preliminary study. Journal of Pediatric, Educational, & Rehabilitative Audiology, 23, 1-7.
Clark, L., & Rhea, D. (May, 2017). The LiiNK Project®: Comparisons of Recess, Physical Activity, and Positive Emotional States in Grade K–2 Children. International Journal of Child Health & Nutrition, 6, 54-61. https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4247.2017.06.02.1
Rhea, D.J., Rivchun, A., & Pennings, J. (2016). The LiiNK Project: Recess and Character Development Intervention Pilot in Elementary Schools. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance Journal, 84(2), 14-18.
Rhea, D.J. (Aug/Sept 2016). Imagine A Child as a Tree: Fertilize with Unstructured, Outdoor Play and Character Development. Camping Magazine. American Camp Association.
Rhea, D.J., & Nigaglioni, I. (Feb, 2016). Outdoor Playing = Outdoor Learning. Educational Facility Planner Journal.
Rhea, D.J. (January, 2016). Recess: The forgotten classroom. Instructional Leader Journal, 29 (1), 1-4.Rhea, D.J. (2010). Back to the basics: Eat right and get active. Journal of Health, Physical education, Recreation, & Dance,81 (3), 5-7.