Thank you for your interest in The Game Plan webinar series. Please find the recording of the webinars at the links below.
2024-25 Webinars
Play is an essential part of every child’s development, fostering social skills, creativity, and overall well-being. Learn practical strategies and insights to increase playtime at your school or site and ensure every child has the opportunity to benefit from recess. Explore how play can create positive outcomes for kids and contribute to a healthy, engaged learning environment.
Building Positive Relationships with Play
Build stronger student-adult connections at recess with practical strategies for fostering positive relationships. We will explore the importance of adult buy-in and how involving adults in different roles can enhance the overall play experience. With these strategies in place, you will be able to create a play environment where students and staff thrive together.
2023-24 Webinars
Recess is safer (and more fun!) when games have their own dedicated locations on the playground. Learn how you can create a map for your playground that encourages safe and healthy play for all students.
As students grow and learn new skills, their approach to play evolves too. Discover games and resources that engage students across different grade levels, ages, and abilities.
Resolving Conflicts Through Play
Disagreements on the playground can be an opportunity for children to develop healthy and productive conflict-resolution skills. Explore strategies you can use to encourage students to resolve disagreements independently and create a culture of cooperation.
Ability Inclusion on the Playground
Play is for everyone! Learn how you can modify common recess games and incorporate new activities to ensure students of all ability levels can be fully engaged.
2022-2023 Webinars
In this webinar, you’ll learn:
- Safety on the Playground
- Effective Systems [play space, transitions, equipment, & visuals]
- Engaged & Empowered Adults & Students
- Conflict Resolution
- Games, games, games, games!
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT YOUR INDOOR RECESS
But when weather conditions keep you inside, you might find yourself asking:
- Is it really recess?
- Are you getting the most out of your space?
- Who else can get involved?
Learn answers to these questions and tips for a fun and effective indoor recess.
GET GROUPS ENGAGED THROUGH PLAY
When a group of students is not positively engaged, it can be hard to get everyone back on track. Learn how to:
- Using play-based practices to create systems to effectively manage large groups
- Implementing proactive systems to address disruptive behavior before it occurs
- Infusing play into the day to ensure effective communication with students
Become confident in your group management skills with this webinar.
Unlock your students’ leadership superpowers by developing a youth leadership program at your school. This webinar shares:
- Benefits of youth leadership program
- How to create a diverse youth leadership program
- Foundational framework of a successful youth leadership program
Looking for more ways to explore what makes a great recess and the impact of quality play on students in the classroom and beyond? Connect with your local Playworks office