Recess, and unstructured play, are essential for children’s development—both in building communication and leadership skills, for physical and mental health benefits, researchers agree.

“Recess is an important opportunity for building a positive school climate and for helping all students go back to their classrooms after recess feeling restored and ready to learn,” London said.

AUSTIN, Texas, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Recess, a marketplace platform for parents to find and book enrichment classes, after-school care, and camps, today announced it has secured $1.75 million ...

Recess, a marketplace for enrichment classes ... while Morse specializes in building and running marketplaces. Both are mothers who have personally experienced the pain point they're addressing.