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Transform Your Recess

 

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Get Adults Participating

Teacher and staff participation has a big influence on how students engage and behave on the playground.

Use Positive Language

Small encouragements on the playground can change how kids behave in and out of the classroom.

Teach Students to Resolve Conflicts on Their Own

Help your kids settle disagreements with these proven conflict resolution techniques.

Explore more solutions

Get more out of every minute on the playground, with resources designed to make an impact at schools like yours.

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Create Smoother Transitions at Recess

Shorter transition times reduce conflicts and improve outcomes for both students and staff.

  • K-6 All Students
  • A Adults
Topics:
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Mixed Ages
  • Leadership

Manage Groups of All Sizes

Connect with and understand your students to better manage transitions and other moments in large groups.

  • K-6 All Students
  • A Adults
Topics:
  • Physical Activity
  • Leadership

Map Your Playground

By creating zones for different games and activities, students can enjoy a variety of games at once, while also staying safe.

  • A Adults
Topics:
  • Safety
  • Physical Activity
  • Inclusion
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