Indoor Recess

Indoor Recess

Indoor recess is a great way to get students active without going outside. Giving students activity time helps support students getting the recommended 60 minutes per day of activity while giving them a break from learning.  Indoor recess can be done inside the classroom and does not take a lot of space or equipment to get activity.  

• Create a list of indoor recess ideas to use when students are unable to go outside. 
  • Fitness Break ideas
  • 10 Ways to Move this Winter
  • Healthy Out of School Time Physical Activity Guide 
  • Playworks Training & playbook for indoor recess
  • Indoor Activities for Getting Kids Active 
• Collaborate with another teacher to do team indoor recess.
• Incorporate indoor recess into your classroom schedule at least two times per week.

Other Resources:

The Big Wind Blows (English) (Spanish)

Red Pepper, Green Pepper, Chili Pepper (English) (Spanish) (USDA)

Healthy Out of School Time Physical Activity Guide (SNAP-Ed)

Hot Tomato (English)  (Spanish) (USDA)