Extreme heat is cutting into recess for kids. Experts say that's a problem

canceled outdoor activitiesThe term"heat recess" has entered teachers' vocabularies recently, overtaking the long-held"rainy day recess" as a sign of a tough day ahead. Both call for the same thing: indoor activities, more supervision and antsy kids.

"Recess also is important in children developing their social skills," Melinda Bossenmeyer, a veteran educator and recess advocate says."They learn how to work with each other and to make compromises." But her kids still needed to go outside, so she challenged herself:"How can we make that outside environment more conducive to children being successful and enjoying the experience?"

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