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2024 No “I Need the Shade”: Experiences and Perceptions of Elementary School Children During Recess in Hot Weather https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.13537 Poulos, Allison North America Observational Students Elementary (K-5) Temperature Stress/Anxiety Cognitive Function Other Heat Physical activity Play Playgrounds This qualitative study used draw-and-tell methods with 38 Arizona students to explore recess during extreme heat. Children reported discomfort and adaptations, highlighting the need for design and policy to support safe outdoor play in hot conditions. 2024