Jeffco Public Schools

Jeffco Guidelines

• All elementary schools have two recess periods for all classrooms 
• Second recess is on the master schedule
• The second recess should be at least 10 minutes
• The total recess time in a day should be at least 30 minutes
• Recess should not be withheld for academic or behavior reasons  

THE IMPORTANCE OF RECESS:

Recess Supports Classroom Learning, Social Development and Physical And Mental Health!

RECESS TRAINING

Open to all recess advocates K-8! Learn to develop stronger recess rules and routines, increase physical activity, learn new outdoor and indoor movement games, and build skills around behavior management.

View Scheduled Training Dates HERE.

Games/ Activities (Indoor & Outdoor Recess)

• Playworks Guide
• Jeffco Activity Guide 
• Learning Landscapes Resources
•  Ideas for Refocusing and Transitions After Recess
• Mindfulness Breathing Exercises 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Jeffco Policy Implementation Supports
• Map Your Playground Into Zones
• Active Blacktop Stencil Form
• CDC SHAPE America Recess Best Practices and Planning Tool