Wednesday marked National Girls and Women in Sports Day, and the WNBA, teams and players celebrated with a “recess” break to get active.

Check out how the celebration turned out on social media — where #WNBARecess launched — including coverage of Natasha Cloud, Teresa Weatherspoon, Taj McWilliams-Franklin, Ashley Battle and Bethany Donaphin’s surprise visit to a group of 4th and 5th graders in New York:

Help the @WNBA celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day today and take a “recess break!”

Post photos/videos with friends, family and coworkers of your favorite throwback recess games, sports and activities #WNBARecess #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/8xlubttrrp

— WNBA (@WNBA) February 6, 2019

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“Have FUN!” ?@T_Cloud4, @The_Battle_Zone, @tmmcwilliams are here celebrating #WNBARecess with the kids! #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/IguC9joG9d

— WNBA (@WNBA) February 6, 2019

.@T_Cloud4 teaching the kids how to get buckets on #NGWSD ?? pic.twitter.com/q21kKLnOPA

— espnW (@espnW) February 6, 2019

Signing off here in Brooklyn! We had fun ?

Continue celebrating with us by sharing your photos/videos with #NGWSD and #WNBARecess pic.twitter.com/XGyIXPOg8V

— WNBA (@WNBA) February 6, 2019

Hey @Da20one ?

What’s your favorite playground game? #WNBARecess #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/ST7xJdvFF1

— WNBA (@WNBA) February 6, 2019

"Find your passion in life. It can take you places you'd never imagine." ? – @angel_35

Some WNBA stars share their advice on #NGWSD #WNBARecess ?️ pic.twitter.com/euoqLQUCbq

— WNBA (@WNBA) February 6, 2019

"We work just as hard, we practice just as hard, we love the game, we enjoy being around it.

Don't let anyone tell you there's anything you can't do." #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/EynH1YerId

— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) February 6, 2019

We celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day today by reminding others that it's not just about today.

It's about tomorrow.

It's about 5 years from now.

It's about 20 years from now.

And that all starts with today.

#NGWSD pic.twitter.com/py6hUDdT44

— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) February 6, 2019

How sports led her forward. ?#NGWSD #LeadHerForward #TogetherDC pic.twitter.com/AsEVMhNKtU

— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) February 6, 2019

We’re at Sunrise Elementary with @LAsBEST to celebrate #NGWSD #GoSparks #All4LA #WNBARecess pic.twitter.com/9VKLweqYVB

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) February 6, 2019

Confidence is ?#GoSparks #All4LA #NGWSD #WNBARecess @DanitaJohnson pic.twitter.com/4Lh7PHPYfE

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) February 7, 2019

Rookie, Diamond DeShields worked hard to play at highest level.#ngwsd #skytown pic.twitter.com/prQl2iljeh

— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) February 7, 2019

Last night, to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day, girls from the NYC area visited @nyknicks female executives, watched warm-ups and were recognized during the game as part of #HerTimeToPlay! pic.twitter.com/0gx8FB3wIW

— Jr. NBA (@jrnba) February 6, 2019

Quick pregame pep talk from @justDROB herself for #NGWSD!

The future’s bright. pic.twitter.com/1m02HwGGgb

— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) February 6, 2019

The moments we live for and the incredible women that make them happen! #NGWSD #WNBARecess ? pic.twitter.com/PgEVq146ph

— WNBA (@WNBA) February 6, 2019

.@KristiToliver – first active WNBA player to serve as an NBA assistant.#NGWSD #LeadHerForward #TogetherDC pic.twitter.com/5XU6IiqyBx

— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) February 6, 2019

Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day #LeadHerForward #NGWSD @WomensSportsFdn pic.twitter.com/ALZuMBEDGe

— Kristi Toliver (@KristiToliver) February 6, 2019

Light The Spark.
Carry The Torch.
Lead Her Forward.#NGWSD pic.twitter.com/6RKOI4RhnG

— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) February 6, 2019

? Look who stopped by the court to take a photo with these inspiring young women! #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/2bNtSP3zUN

— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) February 6, 2019

Today is National Girls & Women in Sports Day! My @Catchthestars24 presents "Girls At the 4" girls basketball clinic. https://t.co/Aq5fkMB5Fc #inspire #impact #fitness #literacy #youth #youthdevelopment #community #NGWSD2019 #nationalwomeninsportsday #ncaa #ncaawff #gat4 pic.twitter.com/hwMmE8tKhx

— Tamika Catchings (@Catchin24) February 6, 2019

You know our players on the court. Meet the incredible women behind the scenes that help make our team run. #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/1DqgPIz30P

— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) February 6, 2019

Starting #NationalGirlsAndWomenInSportsDay by surprising @GrizzliesSvhs! Welcome to the Lace Up Mentorship Program ♦️♠️ @ClarkCountySch pic.twitter.com/2KA0Aonf25

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) February 6, 2019

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Help us celebrate by sharing photos/videos of you being active – playing sports, throwbacks, whatever. You're never too old for "recess"! ⛹️‍♀️?‍♀️ #NGWSD #WNBARecess pic.twitter.com/How5sJwQr2

— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) February 6, 2019

Here’s to the next generation of strong women ? #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/xOe7kZIW7T

— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) February 6, 2019

Celebrating the women of #Pacers Sports & Entertainment today on National Girls & Women in Sports Day. #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/fuCljWyCuZ

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) February 6, 2019