"Never kid a kid who hasn't had his recess."
- T.J. Detweiler, Recess character
On a recent morning walk I ran into some fourth graders who were being taught from a forest ranger the art of fishing. It was funny to be able to pick out which kids were fishing for the first time, and even see the look on their faces after catching a fish, and not knowing what to do next. Oh, the joys of being on a field trip.
Here are probably some of the most favorite words for any grade school or middle school kid:
Recess
Lunch
Field Trip
Snow Day
Spring Break
Summer Vacation
And what do all these have in common? They are a break from the monotony of a busy day, a busy week, or a busy season. Now, don't all of us need this at one time or another within our hectic schedules? You don't necessarily have to be a kid to need or enjoy a field trip. I love going out and having fun and taking a break from everyday life. C'mon, who doesn't? In order to succeed at anything in life there needs to be
peace and joy, this is what gives you the strength to move forward.
So, if you find yourself overwhelmed with the struggles of life, remember,
recess is always a possibility.
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