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Playworks
On our playground, everyone plays, everyone belongs, everyone
contributes to the game.
On our playground, kids become leaders. They settle their disputes
quickly – rock-paper- scissors, move on – because getting along is more
fun than fighting.
On our playground, kids play hard, cheer loud, and high five until their hands sting, and it’s this feeling of
peace and belonging that they carry with them into our classrooms, back to their neighborhoods, and out into
the world.
How can we make this happen?
Foundations of Success
STRONG SYSTEMSGame of the Week - Teacher Rotations - Equipment Checkout
Power of PlayEnthusiasm - Try it On - Tackling Barriers
ENGAGED STAFFPlaying at Recess - Modeling - Proactive Group Management
New Recess Systems
● Playground Map o Clear boundaries o Students know where all games are located
● Rules and Consequenceso Posted around the recess playground
● Smooth Transitions o Signals and attention getters are used
consistentlyo Class lines
New Recess Systems
● Equipment Check In and Check Out System o Students respect equipment o Equipment is kept organized
● Game of the Week Systemo Selected high engagement gameso Designated teacher facilitator
● Teacher Supervision/Rotation o Monitoring and modeling
Program Benefits
Benefits for Kids
Benefits for Staff
● Increased Physical Activity and Cooperation
● Decreased Bullying
● Decreased Conflicts at Recess
● Smooth transitions to and from recess
● Kids play in organized games
● Increase in academic success of students
● Students feel safer at school
● Improved School Climate
● Reduction in Disciplinary Incidents
● Recovered Teaching Time
Janelle Averill
the middle of the middle ha...I would put students are involved in organized games
Help Make Play Happen
● Get your students excited about getting into games before recess
● Check-in with students after recess about how it went
● Set recess goals (how many high fives can they give, how long can they play, can they try a new game, etc)
● Support transitions (from class to recess, recess to class, etc)
● Get on the playground and PLAY--jump in a game● Talk about your favorite recess games with students● Lead the game of the week!
What will YOU do to make this happen?
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