{"id":6148,"date":"2023-01-18T13:06:15","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T18:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/?p=6148"},"modified":"2023-01-18T13:06:15","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T18:06:15","slug":"building-skills-through-play-adult-engagement-at-recess","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/2023\/01\/18\/building-skills-through-play-adult-engagement-at-recess\/","title":{"rendered":"Building skills through play: adult engagement at recess"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #8b3e7f;\">What does adult engagement look like at recess and why is it important?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6160 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/Playworks-197-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"511\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/Playworks-197-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/Playworks-197-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/Playworks-197-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/Playworks-197-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/Playworks-197-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/Playworks-197-2048x1360.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/Playworks-197-1627x1080.jpg 1627w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/Playworks-197-1085x720.jpg 1085w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/Playworks-197-723x480.jpg 723w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/Playworks-197-904x600.jpg 904w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/Playworks-197-502x333.jpg 502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 511px) 100vw, 511px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Adults actively engaging on the playground is important because it encourages healthy play at recess. Playworks\u2019 programming\u00a0recognizes this and highlights the need of providing a kind and consistent adult during the school day for students to connect and build trusting relationships that will support their development. Having adults engaged during recess helps model inclusive play, positive language, and simple conflict resolution skills, therefore enhancing and ensuring a safe space for every student on and off the playground.<\/p>\n<p>Adult engagement at recess comes in different forms. The end goal is to show that when adults play, we share our humanity with kids. <strong>Try out these adult engagement tips during recess:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #77a141;\"><b>Play games with kids<\/b><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids are eager to play with their teachers and recess staff. Model play even when the activity isn\u2019t your <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> game. <\/span><b>When students see adults trying and failing, they get the message that it\u2019s okay to make mistakes.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #77a141;\"><b>Check in with kids not participating<\/b><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask what game a student wants to play or why a student is unwilling to try a game. We never want to force students to play, but <\/span><b>simple questions can help break down challenges <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">students are having on the playground.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #77a141;\"><b>Maintain a healthy level of competition<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competitive games can be unsafe and intimidating. If a tag game is moving too quickly, <\/span><b>modify the game<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Instead of running, ask students to move in a silly way, like a \u201czombie\u201d or \u201cskip.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6152 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/2011_06-world-and-achieve_416-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/2011_06-world-and-achieve_416-scaled.jpg 1696w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/2011_06-world-and-achieve_416-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/2011_06-world-and-achieve_416-678x1024.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/2011_06-world-and-achieve_416-768x1160.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/2011_06-world-and-achieve_416-1017x1536.jpg 1017w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/2011_06-world-and-achieve_416-1356x2048.jpg 1356w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/2011_06-world-and-achieve_416-715x1080.jpg 715w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/2011_06-world-and-achieve_416-477x720.jpg 477w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/2011_06-world-and-achieve_416-318x480.jpg 318w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/2011_06-world-and-achieve_416-397x600.jpg 397w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/2011_06-world-and-achieve_416-221x333.jpg 221w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #8b3e7f;\">Games and activities to promote adult engagement at recess:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>It takes planning to create a space for every student\u2014including those with different skills, interests, and abilities\u2014on the playground. The same goes for adults\u2014if you\u2019re not up for an athletic game, turning the jump rope counts as positive interactive play.\n<ul>\n<li>Try jump rope games like <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/zero-1-2-3\/\">Zero, 1, 2, 3<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/jump-challenge\/\">Jump Rope Challenge<\/a><\/span><\/span>, and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/snake\/\">Snake<\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Even if you don\u2019t want to lace up your sneakers and jump into a game, serving as a line monitor for games such as <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/three-lines-soccer\/\">Three Lines Soccer<\/a><\/span><\/span> or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/foursquare\/\">Foursquare<\/a><\/span><\/span> are excellent ways to engage with students during recess.<\/li>\n<li>Are you interested in playing games that have a less physical component? Try out the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yFIU0A1dhVY\">Big Cheese<\/a><\/span><\/span> or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/group-count\/#:~:text=How%20to%20Play,says%20the%20next%20numerical%20number.\">Group Count<\/a><\/span><\/span>! If you like the games but want to add a physical component, have students do jumping jacks when they get out as a prerequisite to get back in the game!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #8b3e7f;\">Other resources:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6151 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/040318-PPS-Snyder-and-Letang-468-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"365\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/040318-PPS-Snyder-and-Letang-468-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/040318-PPS-Snyder-and-Letang-468-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/040318-PPS-Snyder-and-Letang-468-1024x888.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/040318-PPS-Snyder-and-Letang-468-768x666.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/040318-PPS-Snyder-and-Letang-468-1536x1332.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/040318-PPS-Snyder-and-Letang-468-2048x1775.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/040318-PPS-Snyder-and-Letang-468-1246x1080.jpg 1246w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/040318-PPS-Snyder-and-Letang-468-831x720.jpg 831w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/040318-PPS-Snyder-and-Letang-468-554x480.jpg 554w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/040318-PPS-Snyder-and-Letang-468-692x600.jpg 692w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/040318-PPS-Snyder-and-Letang-468-384x333.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adult engagement at recess is also built through positive reinforcement and communication. Check out <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recesslab.org\/resources\/spread-positive-communication\/\">this article<\/a><\/span><\/span> that explains how you can create safe and inclusive play on the playground through positive communication.<\/li>\n<li>Still not sold on how important adult engagement at recess is? <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/synergies.oregonstate.edu\/2018\/adults-key-role-recess-participation\/\">This study<\/a><\/span><\/span> details the way that adults play a key role in a successful, healthy, and fun recess.<\/li>\n<li>Remember to move around while on the playground! Learn more about the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recesslab.org\/resources\/move-game-game-recess\/\">strategic movement<\/a> <\/span><\/span>approach and its importance on adults intentionally moving around the playground to increase student safety and engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-family--galaxie font-size--medium\"><em>Do you have other ideas to promote adult engagement at recess? <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PlayworksNewEng\">Tweet us<\/a><\/span><\/span> and let us know!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What does adult engagement look like at recess and why is it important? 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