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However, for many children recess is a time wrought with fears of social engagements and anxiety of being ridiculed on the playground.  Being picked last or not at all for a quick game of kickball or basketball can leave a lasting impression on the social confidence of a child.  Teachers are often quick to address the obvious conflicts, however what happens on subtle level may often be left unchecked. --- > ![kid's anxiety](https://www.fitandfunplayscapes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/aleksandr-burzinskij-IyMOu_6PlSE-unsplash.jpg?width=197&height=295&name=aleksandr-burzinskij-IyMOu_6PlSE-unsplash.jpg)Medical and health related literature overwhelmingly supports the need for children to play multiple times a day.  In fact, the CDC recommends that children under age 12 engage in at least 60 minutes of daily vigorous physical activity.  Recess is recommended for four periods per day with a minimum of 15 minutes per recess session.  Sadly, the average combined recess time for most elementary school aged children is less than 25 minutes per day.  Lack of physical activity can lead to increased sedentary behavior, anxiety and poor self-esteem. Recess provides a much-needed opportunity to engage in vigorous play while interacting with peers outside of the classroom setting.  For most, this is a great way to build positive relationships.  Having the social and emotional skill set, let alone the play skills, are difficult for some and often lead to anxiety and lack of engagement.   Social Emotional Learning (SEL) at recess involves creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where students can practice and develop their social and emotional skills while engaging in physical activity and play.  # Here are some ways in which teaches can incorporate SEL into recess: - **SOCIALIZING:** Encourage students to interact with others and make new friends, without the competition. This can help develop social awareness and relationship skills. > ACTIVITY: Painting an outdoor sensory path. Create one that has lots of options for different types of movement and varying complexities. 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Breathing, stretching and positive affirmations are part of a healthy lifestyle for people of all ages and abilities can help promote self-awareness and self-management.   > ACTIVITY: Our [Mindfulness and Kindness Playground Stencil](https://shop.fitandfunplayscapes.com/collections/reusable-stencil-packages/products/reusable-stencils-mindfulness?variant=42071478534380) package offers an assortment of yoga poses and affirmations to help kids stretch, think, feel, and breathe through their emotions. ![ST Yoga Poses - Kids In Use 2](https://www.fitandfunplayscapes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20post%20images/ST%20Yoga%20Poses%20-%20Kids%20In%20Use%202.jpg?width=726&height=484&name=ST%20Yoga%20Poses%20-%20Kids%20In%20Use%202.jpg) - **INCLUSION:**  Create a culture of inclusion by celebrating diversity and encouraging students to embrace differences. This can help develop social awareness and empathy for others. > ACTIVITY: Using the [Buddy Circle](https://shop.fitandfunplayscapes.com/products/reusable-stencils-buddy-circle), much like you would use a "talking bench"; to help children work out differences. The words are great reminders of what students should do to engage in appropriate social emotional skills! Listen to Dr. Tim, below, and read [this Blog](https://www.fitandfunplayscapes.com/blogs/why-everyone-should-have-the-buddy-circle) that explains the Buddy Circle and it's importance in detail. 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