4 Reasons More Recess Helps Kids Do Better in School

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i think we should have longer breaks cuz we need times to "chill" and have some time to spend time with friends in other classes....and i think we shouldn't be the school day would be longer!all those time the teachers say this is not the time to talk to the to talk is at break ;p

jay-row of LA 12:12PM March 26, 2013

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blah of AK 10:35PM March 07, 2013

A very good peice

Annoyomous of NC 1:30PM March 05, 2013

I am writing a report on why my school shouldn't cut all recess. I attend a low budget failing school and I need reasons as to why recess should not be cut.

Aspen of KY 11:43AM March 05, 2013

Can this page give me more about why recess should be longer. I think this should gather more info because this is cheap

nai of NY 12:21PM February 27, 2013

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joe of CA 3:13PM February 15, 2013

love recess. recess helps everyone no matter what age

meioa of AK 1:00PM February 13, 2013

true that

danilo of NJ 7:48PM December 20, 2012

i like it im actullly doing a debate on why kids should get a longer recess

jacob of MT 7:33PM December 03, 2012

appelsauce

Sibby P. of WI 12:13PM November 29, 2012

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