Helping Newcomer Students Thrive At Recess
Recess should be a time for laughter, friendship, and freedom. Yet for many newcomer studentsā€¦especially those who have fled conflict, instability, or long periods without formal schooling, it can be one of the most isolating parts of the day.
What's In The Full "Reimagining Recess" PD Workshop?
This is more than just a workshop; it's a complete, school-wide system for transforming your playground from a source of stress into a powerful place of learning and growth.
The Results You Can Expect:
When you implement the Reimagining Recess system, you will see a tangible, school-wide shift. You can expect:
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A Drastic Reduction in Playground Incidents: Fewer conflicts, less tattling, and a significant drop in office referrals related to recess.
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A Calmer, Less-Stressed Staff: Your team will feel confident and aligned with a unified, consistent plan for managing the playground, ending yard-duty fatigue.
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More Instructional Time: Students will return to the classroom regulated and ready to learn, giving you back valuable teaching time that was previously spent on post-recess problem-solving.
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A More Inclusive Playground: A culture where every type of studentā€”the athletic, the quiet, the creativeā€”feels safe, seen, and engaged.
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Empowered Students: Children will learn and actively use conflict-resolution skills, solving minor problems on their own without adult intervention.
Your Complete Toolkit & Digital Library:
You will receive immediate, lifetime access to all the tools and training you need to make these results a reality.
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The Core 7-Module Digital Workshop: A 2-hour, self-paced professional development course that your staff can complete individually or as a group.
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The Facilitator's Guide: A complete, step-by-step guide to run the workshop as a powerful, collaborative staff meeting or Pro-D day session.
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Print-Ready Workbooks: Companion workbooks for each staff member to ensure the learning is practical and personalized.
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A Full Library of Printable Posters:
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One-Page Game Rule posters
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Conflict-Resolution cue cards
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Playground Zone and Expectation visuals
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The Staff Script & Guide PDF Library: Quick-reference guides and concise language scripts for handling common playground issues, ensuring every adult responds with a consistent, unified voice.
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Lifetime Access to the Digital Portal: All materials are hosted in an easy-to-use online portal with all future updates included, free of charge.Ā
Created by RenĆ©e Austin, M.CYC, Child & Youth Care Specialist. Used by schools to reduce incidents and increase inclusive play.Ā
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