Children's Worst NightmareA child's worst nightmare in elementary school is hearing his teacher say that he will not have recess. Most children look forward to recess every day and some might even play all day if they could. It's the time for them to release all the stress accumulated from school work and the time for them to be themselves. The Council for Physical Education for Children agrees that recess is a necessity, they state that "recess is a time that gives children the opportunity to engage in physical activity, to develop a healthy body which, in turn, would create a healthy mind and body that would be capable. for learning” (COPEC, 2001). Recess is necessary in all schools because it is healthy for all children, it improves social skills among them and it revitalizes children. Recess is an important part of child development in elementary schools because it allows children to get the necessary exercises they need. needed, which is healthy for all children. Due to some parents' workload, community violence and safety concerns, some children cannot play freely. As a result of these problems, children tend to watch more television, play video games, and other inactive activities that put their health at risk (Jarrett, 2003). As a result, children are at high risk of showing early signs of heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Recess is one way that elementary schools help prevent health problems in some children's lives. It is also a developmentally appropriate strategy to reduce stress. Olga S. Jarrett did a study on recess, she stated that "recess allows children to be active, which will make them more assertive and able to concentrate on their class work when it begins" (Jarrett , 2003). Jarrett also studies how recess works with the brain and concludes that "recess involves that valuable, unstructured downtime, which research shows is crucial for retraining the brain chemicals that form long-term memory." » (Jarrett, 2003). During play, children breathe oxygen, which helps fuel their brains and create more connections between neurons. This helps their brain process information and leads to better grades. Recess also contributes to the development of children's social skills and, in the long term, their adult status in society. While children play, they continue to learn; they learn skills throughout their lives that will help them as adults. Skills such as teamwork, conflict resolution, motor skills and cognitive abilities are taught..