Recess Activity Planner Calculator

Structured play from age, space, and equipment.

Total Students at Recess

Recess Duration (min)

Play Area (sq ft)

Grade Level (1-6)

Number of Supervisors

Tab to move between fields

Sq Ft per Student

Recommended Activity Zones4

Max Students per Zone15

Estimated MVPA (min)10

Est. Calories Burned43

Student:Supervisor Ratio30

Recommended Supervisors2

Balls Needed5

Jump Ropes Needed9

Cones/Markers Needed16

Est. Conflict Reduction (%)34

Active Play Zone Students18

Structured Game Students21

Space Per Student (Free Play)75

Space Per Student (Organized)100

Meets Cdc Recommendation1

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Total Students at Recess, Recess Duration (min), and Play Area (sq ft).
Set Grade Level (1-6) and Number of Supervisors.
Review the Sq Ft per Student result.
Use Recommended Activity Zones and Max Students per Zone to inform your decision.

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