4 nine-year-olds: Julio (Hispanic boy), Lily (blonde girl), Raj (Indian boy), and Abby(African American girl), count down the minutes until recess. They even have a motto: "We're Recess Obsessed!"

Together, they’ve created The Recess Dash, a wild playground game with obstacle courses, silly stunts, and secret handshakes. Julan, the jokester with a big heart and a knack for getting into scrapes (he’s dyslexic, which sometimes makes following rules…interesting!), loves to come up with new challenges. Abby, fiercely competitive and always ready to win, races through every game with a grin. Raj, the quiet and creative one, likes thinking up new course ideas, even if he doesn’t always speak up. And Lily, the peacemaker, is the one who makes sure everyone plays fair and has fun.

Can't Wait For Recess

Abby sitting at her desk in a classroom, looking excitedly at the clock

In Ms. Green's classroom, Abby, Julio, Lily, and Raj sat, fidgeting in their seats. They could hardly focus on math problems because their minds were already on the playground. Abby whispered, 'Only ten more minutes until recess!' Julio grinned, 'I can't wait to try out my new obstacle course idea!' Lily reminded them, 'Remember, we have to be fair and take turns.'

The Countdown Begins

Julio leading the way on the playground, explaining the obstacle course with enthusiasm

Finally, the bell rang, and the four friends dashed out the door. Julio led the way, explaining his new obstacle course with excitement. 'First, we jump over the benches, then crawl under the slide, and finish with a cartwheel!' he announced. Abby was already lining up, ready to race through the course. Raj quietly added, 'I think we should add a secret handshake at the end.'

The Recess Dash

Julio tumbling after a cartwheel on the playground, with laughter in the air

The playground was alive with laughter as the friends tackled the course. Julio's cartwheel ended in a tumble, making everyone giggle. Abby completed the course with a triumphant shout, 'I did it!' Raj suggested a new twist, 'Let's make the handshake more fun, like this!' Lily clapped her hands, 'Great idea, Raj! Now everyone gets a turn to lead.'

Silly Stunts and Secret Handshakes

Raj smiling happily, standing with friends on the playground

As recess ended, the friends gathered for one last secret handshake. 'We're Recess Obsessed!' they chanted together, promising to meet again tomorrow. Julio laughed, 'I’ll think of more challenges tonight!' Abby nodded, 'And I'll be ready to win!' Raj smiled, feeling happy that his ideas were part of their fun. Lily added, 'Recess is always better with friends.'