Why does Breakwater hold recess before lunch?
According to recent studies and current best practice in education, when recess comes before lunchtime, students: • Consume more nutrients and waste less food • Eat at a more leisurely pace • Behave better on the playground, in the cafeteria, and in the classroom • Are more ready to learn upon returning to the classroom immediately after lunch • Perform better in the classroom because of increased nutrient intake and focused attention
