Recess is far more than just a break in the school day — it is an essential classroom without walls. Unstructured play out in the fresh air sparks imagination, builds social connections, and gives young minds the reset they need to return to the classroom energized, focused, and ready to learn. Sometimes the best lessons aren't found in a textbook, but in the magic of tossing a handful of autumn leaves into the sky.
Thanks to Joslyn Wyatt, Durango School District (DSD) School Storyteller and SPED Paraprofessional at Riverview, for capturing and submitting this joyful photo!