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Recess Isn’t Just for Kids: The Importance of Adult Recess

| March 22, 2015

We send our students out to recess each day. While they play, what do we do? WORK!

In today’s video tip, I want to talk about research-proven tips that show the importance of “Adult Recess” and making time for play in your day, especially when you are at your busiest.

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What is one quick change you can implement to make time for a tiny bit of play in your day?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jessica Balsley

Jessica Balsley is AOE/AOEU’s Founder and a former AOE Writer and elementary art educator. She is passionate about helping art teachers enhance their lives and careers through relevant professional development.

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