Outdoor school recess is an important part of the school day. It gives children chances to be active, spend time outside and play with friends. These activities have been linked to improved health and well-being.

Due to school rules, approximately 30 per cent of recesses are modified to be indoors under certain weather conditions. During indoor recess, children have fewer chances to be active, play outside or play with friends.

This project aims to work with children to explore their thoughts and feelings of play in extreme weather and during indoor recess. Manitoba has some of the harshest winters in Canada. These findings can help change rules to give students chances to play and be active during indoor recess.

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