Recess first… then lunch.

Clearly, these people have not experienced recess in a hot area like Texas But maybe they’re on to something…

Can something as simple as the timing of recess make a difference in a child’s health and behavior?

Some experts think it can, and now some schools are rescheduling recess — sending students out to play before they sit down for lunch. The switch appears to have led to some surprising changes in both cafeteria and classroom.

Play, Then Eat: Shift May Bring Gains at School