It’s normal for kids to complain about the cold at recess. (Snow-on-the-ground temperatures). Teachers would typically tell them “go run around for a bit. You’ll warm up.” I’ve heard this both as a student and as staff. But is this the right advice? Because I get warm when I exercise, but then once I’m sweaty and start to relax, I cool off quickly and feel colder than before. What’s the best advice for these kids if I have no say in going indoors? ELI5.
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Uncomfortably cold, and dangerously cold are very different things.
If it is dangerously cold, kids should not be outside for recess. I’m going to assume the school is paying attention to that, and there’s no actual safety concern.
Then you’re just talking about run of the mill child complaints. I’m hot, I’m cold, I’m bored, I’m starving, there’s nothing on TV, etc… That’s what kids do. So, if it’s chilly at recess, they can choose to move around a bit (which does indeed warm you up) or, they can sit still and feel cold (but not be in any actual danger).
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