Ask a group of kids about their favorite part of the school day and many will talk about something that happened at recess. Maybe they finally made it across the monkey bars. Maybe somebody kicked ...

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Recess has a lot of benefits for kids. Here's why experts warn against taking it away as a consequence for misbehavior. (Photo: Getty) (Getty) ...

At Macomb Elementary School, about 50 miles southeast of Oklahoma City, teachers take turns holding a sprinkler in the school courtyard during recess while the kids run through it.

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Zach Wilson said his 7-year-old daughter typically draws and plays on an iPad during indoor recess. She really misses being able to run around, he said. "She just needs to get up and move," he said.

Recess, and outdoor activities like physical education, provide young kids with a much needed break during the school day. Research says it's important for students to let off some energy in order ...

A heat wave at the start of the school year has educators scrambling to keep kids cool and safe. Extreme heat is cutting into recess for kids. Experts say that's a problem | Iowa Public Radio ...