Business View Magazine | September 2020

13 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2020 RECESS SOLUTIONS: HOW TO OFFER A SAFE RECESS DURING A PA S chools across the nation are returning to classrooms, lunchrooms, and playgrounds to find that much has changed since school closed in March. One of the most challenging environments, the playground, children’s favorite activity at school, can still be a safe place to play albeit with a few changes, according to Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, nationally recognized playground designer and educator. To understand how to make recess safe during the Coronavirus pandemic it is important to understand the risks that must be mitigated to reduce exposure spread. High risk factors for the spread of the virus are: • Number of Kids • Length of Exposure • Sharing Equipment • Not maintaining a safe distance The playground, children’s favorite activity at school, can still be a safe place to play albeit with a few changes OPENING L INES