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\u201cGood job, nice try!\u201d<\/strong> That\u2019s one of our favorite encouragements at Playworks and you\u2019ll hear it a lot out on a Playworks playground during recess. We utilize this phrase during game play and other activities at school as a replacement for\u00a0 \u201cyou\u2019re out,\u201d shifting to a positive affirmation vs. a negative comment that can result in a student disengaging. In March, Playworkers in schools have been working on lighting lingo: positive c<\/span>ommunication at school.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span>This means they\u2019ve been placing extra emphasis on being kind and encouraging to one another. They\u2019re doing this by equipping students with a multitude of encouraging sayings and also modeling that for them.<\/span><\/p>\n

When students are using positive and encouraging language, they are creating a safe, inviting place at school for every kid. When established during play and out at recess, these practices and phrases show up in the classroom and start to become embedded throughout the school day. Last school year, 94% of educators agree that Playworks helps students develop the skills to succeed in their learning community. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Creating a positive school community means that students can come to school with less stress, knowing they are in a safe place. Then they are all ready to go back to the classroom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is just one way Playworks is helping to support a positive school environment for every student. Check out our last blog post about February\u2019s skill focus, managing disappointment.<\/a> And check back soon for April\u2019s skill focus!\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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