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.
In: Biology
It would be bad advice if they needed to stay in the cold for a long time, and they were at risk of hypothermia. But that’s not what’s going on here.
Just for cold kids during recess, this is perfectly fine. If they run too hard, they may sweat a bit (although kids typically don’t get as sweaty as grown-ups, that comes with weight), but then they’ll be back inside anyway.
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