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Peer reviewedMand, Charles L. – Theory Into Practice, 1974
This article discusses social dimensions of the play form. (PD)
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Play, Recreational Activities, Recreational Programs
Boss, Suzie – Northwest Education, 2002
Research suggests that after-school programs reduce juvenile crime and risky behavior; increase confidence, academic performance, and social skills; and build positive adult-child and home-school relationships. The need for supervised after-school activities, especially in poor neighborhoods; the characteristics of successful programs; and the…
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, After School Programs, Delinquency Prevention, Disadvantaged Youth
Peer reviewedPellegrini, A. D.; Smith, Peter K. – Review of Educational Research, 1993
Empirical research on the role of school recess is reviewed. Effects of child-level and school-level variables on recess behavior and the impact of recess on classroom behavior and social and cognitive competence are discussed. It is concluded that recess has important educational and developmental implications. (SLD)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Patterns, Child Development, Cognitive Development
