" Theo is seriously 'addicted' :-) to Recess so in case of summer break there would be trouble. I am happy you operate through the summer. Thank you. "

" He's happily in an orientation right now :) So happy we found this community! "

" Toby feels like he is an important helper to the Recess guides. His friends wave to him as soon as he logs in. "

" Let me just say that I have never seen Liam so enthused about a class! He woke up Monday morning and informed there were only 2 days left until class. "

" He was really excited and grateful for the class time. I’m glad that you’ll be opening more. We’d love to grow with the course offerings. "

" I think my self care at the moment is finding recess. "

" During the first part of cohort I looked in on and she was actually smiling. When I asked later how it went she said she really liked it (high praise!). "

" I love when he sees the value in skills. These activities have helped tremendously in Math; he doesn’t complain about it anymore. "

" He was so stoked on his cohort this week the energy was contagious. He was so empowered and proud of it! "

" I want to thank you all at Recess for being so welcoming and encouraging to Sarran. His confidence has really grown over the past few months. "

" Recess has helped me connect with Nate in so many more ways and I am very thankful for all the hard work you guys do for my kids 💕. "

" Today is my daughter Elara's 1 year anniversary of joining Recess. I can’t help but feel full of gratitude for everyone that has contributed to all the growth she has experienced over the past year. It has been life changing for her in more than one way and I’ll forever be so grateful to have discovered this program when we did. She is flourishing socially and has found a community where she fits in seamlessly. "

" It’s really important for Ben to have mentors like you and an environment like Recess. We really appreciate everything you’re doing. "

" Jack brings a computer on every vacation, he “can’t” miss Recess. This has been life changing. I really think his communication has improved and I hear him laughing often. "

" I really am impressed with everyone and the activities you provide. My son said that Recess is the best thing that’s ever happened to him! "

" My son made his first scratch game during Recess. Then, one of the guides helped him embed game inside Recess so other kids could play it. He lit up from seeing his friends play his game and it inspired him to keep building. "

" My boys have loved being involved in Recess and watching it grow! They have also made good friends and our families are now really close. "

" My son loves Recess and looks forward to it daily. Every week the creator (Ben) makes up games/challenges for the kids to participate in together. Every session has a facilitator on the platform to help the kids with any questions they may have. I love it because FINALLY a safe platform for our home/unschooled kids to meet other gamers. "

" I like Recess because I can make new friends and meet up with them every day and play all sorts of different games. "

" I like playing games - I like playing Roblox with different friends! "

" I like playing with other people, particularly Minecraft and Factorio. "

" My daughter absolutely loves it! She came off the platform so very, very happy, having loved the platform and already ‘made a friend’! She says she will give as much feedback as you want, she thinks it’s amazing! She wants more! "

" My son looks forward to Recess every day. He’s made some of his best friends at Recess and it fills an important gap for our family. Not to mention he’s traded some of his phone time for Chess and building in Minecraft. The guides are amazing, and they really look out for your kids. "

" I've been part of the Recess community for about a week, a week ago tomorrow. I thought I should say hi here in the parent community and introduce myself. I am Ivy's Mom (There are two Ivy's, I'm told!) Ivy is my youngest child and the only girl, she has three older brothers. The Internet is just a lot more challenging for girls, and it has been a struggle for us as a family. But one week into Recess and she is really enjoying it. She is participating in the daily recess hour and then in the Minecraft club. "

" For everything from automating production lines in Factorio to exploring caves in Terraria, I’ve found awesome people to go on adventures with. "

" My son has really benefited from Recess. Engaging with fellow gamers who share his passion for his favorite video game, Minecraft, has not only brought him joy but also nurtured his social interactions and problem-solving abilities. The Game Testers group has opened doors for him to explore new gaming experiences, broadening his horizons. I particularly value the presence of responsible adults who oversee the group sessions, actively reengaging him whenever he encounters frustration or veers off course, and encouraging him to try new things. "

" I love that this platform gives my kids the opportunity to meet up with friends throughout the week, engage in games, and spend quality time together. What’s even more exciting is that they are now taking the initiative to sign up for collaborative challenges and events on the platform. My kids are particularly interested in engineering games like Factorio and Oxygen Not Included. They are part of a small group of kids who meet regularly with a facilitator to explore advanced concepts within these games. "

" Recess has been great for our daughter! She has been able to meet new people to explore and play with she otherwise wouldn’t have. It’s been a blessing to know she is able to have fun and meet new kids in a safe and engaging environment! "

" When I’m home to see her come out of her room after recess - she’s got pep and becomes more talkative. Last week, she let slip the words “I like building things.” (!!!!!!!!) "

" Building confidence in himself and in areas he is passionate about is one of the key things we hoped he would get out of Recess. Jay and I are so impressed with all you guys do for these kids! "

" Your approach to teaching and the resources you create are truly exceptional. Your passion for teaching and your ability to connect with your students is evident. Thank you once again for all that you do. "

" Roxanne loves Recess! It’s the hub of her social life online. Thanks again for offering such a great way for kids like her to meet new friends! "

" I ran the D&D idea by cole, thinking he wouldn’t want to, but he surprised me by being wayyyyy more enthusiastic about trying it with a recess group. Thanks again, my kids are having a blast! "

" Alex has evolved into such a leader. He is training deep technical skills, learning to communicate, and having a lot of fun. I like to hear him laughing. I’m beyond amazed. "

" Celebrating 1 year at Recess with SeaFall!!! Thank you to all Recess guides and kids and parents for always making it a special place for all of us to enjoy and expand! "

" I just left the Recess link for someone in another group, and I got goosebumps from the tagline, I hadn't seen it before. Because I think kids do design their own education, they choose what to remember... and I think adults need to get better at 'strewing' possibilities for kids to test things out, and not putting up so many obstacles. Esp in public schools. Thanks, Recess staff. Hooray. "