Miami-Dade kids campaign for more recess with adorable drawings

When it comes to the fight for more recess in school, a group of Miami-Dade moms is giving kids the power of the crayon.

Four moms from Key Biscayne are collecting drawings and essays from kids across the county in a push to make recess a daily requirement in public schools. The women hope to present the adorable drawings to school board members and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho.

The school district already requires recess at least twice a week, but it’s not enough for these kids. Here’s what they have to say about free time to play:

Louie wants – no, needs – more recess.

 

For Sofia, not having recess is like being in jail.

 

Ditto for Halena:

 

In case you need any other reasons why should kids have more recess, Sophie has come up with three:

 

This story was originally published April 12, 2016 at 1:46 PM with the headline "Miami-Dade kids campaign for more recess with adorable drawings."