Picture this: It is 10 a.m., and a third-grade classroom is struggling. Students are fidgety, off-task, and increasingly difficult to redirect. The teacher, already stretched thin, pushes through the lesson, skipping the scheduled 20-minute recess to make up time. Behavior worsens. Attention … Read More
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Using the Recess Checkup to Transform Your Playground
As an educator, you already know that play is one of the best ways kids learn. But are all kids getting to play during the school day? There are a few specific questions you can ask to help you come … Read More
5 Tips for a Happy Playground
With a new school year comes new challenges on the playground. Recess is fun, but after a summer away, students and adults alike need to reset in order to manage the playground in a fun, safe, and inclusive way. Here … Read More
