In the afternoon, the winter sun shone on the campus, and the bell rang for the end of class. After finishing their water and tidying up their textbooks, the children gathered in the hallway outside the classroom and stood still. A few minutes later, the broadcast of Chunyang Experimental School in Xinwu District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province sounded the "assembly number", and students ran in an orderly manner towards the school's corridors, open spaces, and playground, which suddenly became lively. Hula hoops pass through children's bodies, shuttlecocks fly up and down, sandbags curve in the air, and the sound of skipping rope swinging makes a whooshing sound in the air... Various activities are dazzling. Why gather? Let's start with extending the break time. Starting from the autumn semester of 2024, Xinwu District in Wuxi City has taken the lead in carrying out "micro reforms" in the province, with 39 compulsory education schools under its jurisdiction implementing a "15 minute break between classes". Now, as the semester approaches its end, what are the results? Recently, People's Daily Online conducted visits and research on multiple schools in Xinwu District. In the past, there were only 10 minutes between classes. We packed our books, queued up to use the restroom, walked in the hallway, and it was time for class, "said Xu Chenhao, a primary school student at Chunyang Experimental School. The break, once filled with sports, games, and laughter, began to become "quiet" at some point. A parent in Wuxi city said that in the past, the campus was not large, and students walked out of the classroom and found themselves on the playground. With the development of cities, school buildings are getting bigger and higher, and the 10 minute break time is already stretched thin. Because the break time is not long, many students walk back and forth in the hallway, and even some students are unwilling to leave the classroom. In addition to time and space constraints, there is also a heavy homework burden that prevents children from "moving" after class. A sixth grade student in Changzhou city said that due to a significant increase in homework, many students will "grab" time to do homework during breaks. A Chinese language teacher at a primary school in Nanjing admitted to People's Daily Online that teachers generally use breaks and lunchtime cooking time to give lectures to some underachieving students. "Although we are also concerned about children's lack of rest, we hope to improve their grades and classroom performance after making choices." For some time now, the issue of "after-school confinement" has received considerable attention. In some areas, the quietness between classes has even evolved into "rest and recuperation". In recent years, many deputies to the National People's Congress and members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference have called for attention to students' mental health and solving related problems. The school's concern for safety is another lock that "seals" the classroom door after class. A leader of a primary school English teaching and research group in Changzhou city admitted to People's Daily Online that releasing children will inevitably increase risks. "Once a safety accident occurs, schools and teachers will definitely be criticized. Various concerns make schools and class teachers tremble while strengthening student care." The heavy workload and lack of physical exercise time... multiple factors have led to the early and high incidence of "four small" problems such as "little glasses," "little chubby block," "little bean sprouts," and "little anxiety," causing widespread social concerns. Reform is urgently needed. The implementation of a 15 minute break between classes is based on practical needs, "said Chen Xiaoliang, head of the Basic Education Department of the Xinwu District Education Bureau in Wuxi. Previously, Wuxi ranked among the top three in terms of academic quality in the province, but its physical health monitoring ranked third from the bottom in the province. In order to solve the problem of "confinement during breaks", starting from the autumn semester last year, Xinwu District, as a pilot county in Wuxi City, comprehensively implemented the reform of "15 minutes between breaks" and "one physical education class per day". Before implementing the '15 minute break' policy, we conducted a comprehensive survey According to Chen Xiaoliang, primary and junior high schools in Xinwu District have 3 and 4 small breaks each day. In order to "squeeze" the extra 5 minutes, each school, based on their own situation, slightly delays their lunch break by 5 to 10 minutes while ensuring that it is basically not affected. Some schools also "squeeze" an additional 5 minutes between school dismissal and after-school tutoring. Reform has not only expanded in terms of time, but also innovated in spatial layout. The school utilizes nearby corridors, open spaces, and other "golden corners and silver edges" to break down and create a "micro exercise field" that is more suitable for students' recess activities. Every 15 minutes between classes, 1724 classes from primary and junior high schools in Xinwu District create a "micro exercise field" with colorful activities. Now: The steaming 15 minute "It's my turn, teacher!" In the skipping rope area of Chunyang Experimental School, children eagerly raised their hands and fought for the "AI spot" in the front row, while the robot referee counted the number in real time. Watching the constantly refreshing numbers on the big screen, the children jumped higher and faster. Fifth grade student Xu Xingcan also fell in love with skipping rope this semester. During the 15 minute break, he intensified his practice and joined the class long rope team for training during the break. Looking at his bouncing and jumping appearance, the homeroom teacher Tao Zhiyang said, "My child used to be a bit overweight and didn't like to leave the classroom during breaks. This year, he has become thinner through practice." When talking about Xu Xingcan's changes this year, Tao Zhiyang couldn't hide his excitement: "This month, he ran back and forth 50x8!" Yang Jianxin, the vice principal of Chunyang Experimental School, looked at the children who were doing open and close jumps in the distance from the second floor corridor and smiled, saying, "We divided the 15 minutes into '4+8+3', which means 4 minutes for resting and going to the bathroom, 8 minutes for main activities, and 3 minutes for pre class preparation, so that students can enjoy the break more calmly and relaxed. After the implementation in the past semester, children's mentality has improved and become more relaxed than before." According to Guo Yueyang, the head of the physical education department at Chunyang Experimental School, When designing activities, the school took into account the fun and convenience of the projects, and arranged different games for students of different age groups. The lower grades focused on fun and teamwork, while the higher grades focused on physical fitness. "Carefully selected games are all designed to make students active and have zero burden." Under the guidance of the Education Bureau of Xinwu District, various schools in the area have created a batch of distinctive fun activities, including pitching pots, darts, fancy skipping rope, dodging frisbee, and word catching dragons. The education department also timely released guidance activity samples and compiled 122 case studies of 15 minute break activities. The design of recess activities should be based on a combination of movement and stillness. Arriving at Jiangxi Primary School in Xinwu District, where revolutionary Qu Qiubai once taught, senior students took advantage of the break to tell their younger siblings the "Autumn White Story". In the corner of the corridor of Qiubai Square, the homeroom teacher is sitting with several children, having a 15 minute "heart to heart talk" where they can freely express themselves, share happiness, and soothe the sadness and anxiety in their growth. A 5-minute 'small incision' resulted in a 'big article'. "The recess is also an extension of the classroom. Our 15 minute recess is designed based on the perspective of the curriculum, while paying attention to the arrangement of educational activities and the edification of traditional culture." Sun Xiaohua said. The activities during break are rich and colorful, and children are all looking forward to the end of the class. While improving learning efficiency, it also achieves the goal of "coming out, moving, and having fun" during break. Sixth grade student Xu Chenhao is best at hula hoops and skipping long ropes. "During breaks, go out more to breathe fresh air, change your mind, and your next class will be better." Bathing in the fragrance of books in the classroom and basking in the sunshine outside the classroom. Several students from Xinwu District told People's Daily Online, "There are new break activities every week, making school more interesting. I am more willing to go to school this semester." In the future, we will create meaningful days for children to go out happily and come back safely. Chen Xiaoliang introduced that schools in Xinwu District prioritize safety during breaks, continuously improve venue facilities and equipment, carefully investigate safety hazards in every corner of the campus, develop and improve campus sports safety accident handling plans, and increase safety inspection positions to promptly handle emergencies. At the beginning of the semester, the school conducted physical fitness screening for students, established a safety guarantee group during breaks, and four school doctors were responsible for emergency response in four teaching buildings. AED equipment was also equipped in the school clinic Chen Min, Vice Principal of Chunyang Experimental School, introduced. Kong Lingqiang, a parent of primary school students in Xinwu District who is waiting for their children to finish school outside the school, deeply feels the "micro reform" during breaks: "Children's physical fitness has indeed improved, and more importantly, their emotions have also improved. After returning home, they will actively share what they did during breaks today." "The break time belongs to the students," Chen Min said. "After the implementation of the" 15 minute break "policy, students can rest well during breaks, and school life can be relaxed and relaxed, rather than just playing a" fatigue war ". The rich recess activities also cultivate students' sunny mentality and sunny appearance. Classroom and break should never be separated, but complement each other, jointly promoting students' happy learning and growth. According to Chen Min, in the future, Chunyang Experimental School will continue to upgrade its activities between classes. It will introduce teaching contents in sports and music classes, such as playing diabolo, bamboo pole dance, folk music, etc., "teaching in class, practice between classes, while relaxing the body and mind, can also consolidate learning achievements." "The 15 minute break between classes opens up a 'Xintiandi' of student activities." Tang Xiaojun, associate professor of the School of Teacher Education of Nanjing Xiaozhuang University and master tutor of the School of Teaching Sciences of Nanjing Normal University, believes that "through various games and activities, more space and time can be created for students to improve their psychological, physical, and moral qualities. At the same time, 15 minute break between classes also forces schools and teachers to carefully design courses. The key is to Achieve consistent teaching evaluation, improve teacher efficiency and school efficiency.", The impact may be on the school's daily curriculum and students' daily routines. The 15 minute break between classes is also a topic for the teacher Sun Xiaohua believes that this measure forces teachers to improve classroom efficiency and deliver concise lectures. Classroom language should strive for excellence. If a short sentence can make children understand, don't use a long sentence. "Chen Xiaoliang said that extending the break time is an effective way for Xinwu District to implement the" health first "concept and an important manifestation of implementing the national" double reduction "policy. It can make more effective use of the break time and promote students' comprehensive development. The 'Fifteen Minute Concerto' breaks the previous 10 minute silence between classes, bringing joy and laughter to children during breaks, and the effect of 'micro reform' is becoming prominent. Another 15 minute break has arrived. The children excitedly stepped out of the classroom door, running, jumping, and laughing, blending in with the warm golden sun outside the classroom. (As requested by the interviewee, Xu Xingcan is using a pseudonym)