Recess

Anthony D. Pellegrini

Contents: Preface. The Debate Over Recess: A Sad Tale of the Disjuncture Between Educational Policy and Scientific Research. A Brief History of the Place of Play and Recess in American Schools. The School Playground as a Venue for Children's Social Development. The Two Worlds of the Playground: Gender Segregation at Recess. Gender Differences in Preference for Outdoor Recess. Children's Play and Rough-and-Tumble Play on the Playground. Children's Games on the Playground at Recess. The Role of Recess in Children's Cognitive Performance in Classrooms. Summing Up: What Are the Implications of Recess for Children in School?