Freedom, by design
Why Recess gives curious kids room to explore instead of building school around compliance.
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Real school days, real family stories, and a look inside the live classes where Recess students learn together.
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School stories
I have a challenge for you
A 30-second teaser for Rolling Challenges - real prompts, surprise judges, and finished work kids ship.
The Recess experienceStudent shorts
Sundays feel like forever
Ever left a frozen burrito in the microwave too long? A student on the trouble with weekends.
The Recess experienceCertified junior master herpetologist
Millie went deep on reptiles and amphibians, and Recess gives her the time to keep going deeper.
Gifted at RecessLearning from literally anywhere
Math at the boba store, homework in the backyard. A student and her mom on schoolwork that travels with them.
The Recess experienceRockets can explode
One student's career pivot, and the time Recess gives kids to find what they're passionate about.
The Recess experienceFuture banana ball player
Tage learns at his own pace, moves faster, and keeps his afternoons free for baseball practice.
Academics at RecessCommunity Hour, explained by a kid
Hundreds of students log on to play games and hang out. Kids call it the most popular thing at Recess.
The Recess experienceA humongous variety of people
With hundreds of kids logging on, everyone finds friends who are actually like them.
The Recess experienceKids pick what they work on
A future game designer, a LEGO engineer, and a five-year Chinese learner on the freedom to choose their work.
Explore classesOutcomes
Top 1% on MAP achievement
A closer look at Recess student outcomes on the NWEA MAP Growth assessment.
Student outcomesInside our classes
Recess SMP - Minecraft Java
Build, explore, and outwit friends on a long-running shared world.
Explore classesMinecraft Bedrock: Greek Mythology
Quest through Olympus and become the hero you read about in stories.
Explore classesDungeons & Dragons: Intro adventure
Collaboration and problem-solving through stories at the table.
Explore classesArt Odyssey: Digital Painting Adventures
Hands-on digital painting for kids who think with a stylus.
Explore classesKerbal Space Program - Astrodynamics
Learn rocket science by actually putting things into orbit.
Explore classesWhy we built Recess
Why it's called Recess
Our founder on the freedom to explore, make new friends, and study subjects a normal school could never offer.
A letter from the founderTurning obsessions into passions
Kid obsessions usually fizzle within three weeks. Ben explains how expert classes turn them into lifelong passions.
Explore classesThe ADHD focus trick: body doubling
Working next to someone makes hard tasks easier, so every school day starts in a small learning pod.
ADHD at RecessTools that make kids feel powerful
A teacher on escaping the standards treadmill and giving kids tools they can feel proud of.
Our philosophy