Many Estonian children move too little. They move less than 60 minutes a day. Schools can help. They organize outdoor recess. Outdoor movement is good.
Getter Marie Lemberg studied outdoor recess. Her study involved 800 children. The children moved outdoors. The study showed that outdoor movement helps children.
Some schools organize outdoor recess every day. Others organize it on some days. Outdoor recess is better than indoor recess.
Outdoor recess lasts 15–50 minutes. The best duration is 30–35 minutes. Children move more. They play outdoors. They use balls and swings.
Children and parents want outdoor recess. Children confirm that after outdoor recess, it is easier to learn. Outdoor recess makes the school day easier. Children make friends. Schools should ask children what they want.