Here you’ll find links to presentations and other recess resources from Global Recess Alliance members to support you and your schools now and in the future to ensure recess is a sacred space for inclusive and meaningful play.
The Playworks School Reopening Workbook is a free resource and workbook aiming to bring a bit of ease to this transition.
This book offers guidance around how infusing play and playfulness into the process can help, and gives you practical tools to try it on. The workbook is divided into five sections: Space, Ritual, Rules, Referees and Recess.
But What about Recess?? Planning Safe and Effective Recess Experiences in the Time of COVID-19, PHE Canada Webinar 8/31/2020
In this webinar, our very own Dr. Lauren McNamara joined Morris Hucal, Superintendent of Education, Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board and Connie Adserballe, Principal, Sunnyside School to discuss strategies and approaches for safe and meaningful return to school recess experiences for all students. Be prepared to create and implement safe and supportive recess opportunities that mitigates the spread of COVID-19.
25 Ways that Recess Helps Children be Happy, Healthy, and Successful!
This infographic features facts and quotes about play and recess. Notably quotes come from GRA Founding Members, Dr. Peter Gray, Dr. Debbie Rhea and Dr. Olga Jarrett!