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Regulation 602-1, "Elementary Instructional Day"
Schools shall provide no less than 30 minutes of unstructured recreational time each day and this time shall be included in the calculation of total instructional time. Ten of these minutes can be conducted in the classroom informally, as the school determines during the day. Unstructured recreational time is defined as time allocated for students to develop teamwork, social skills, and improve overall physical fitness. These activities may include, but are not limited to:
- Playground activities
- Walking (indoor/outdoor)
- Dance time
- Choice of sports/fitness activities with available space and equipment
- Gross motor exploratory activities
- Time to talk or socialize in small groups