5. Supporting Kids Who Fight at Recess

Hey there, teacher friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Kindergarten Cafe Podcast. Today, we're tackling a common issue that many of us face: supporting kids who struggle with recess. We all know that recess can be a challenging time of day for students. Unstructured time, lack of social interaction, and an over-reliance on technology have made recess a source of frustration, boredom, and even loneliness for our students. But fear not, because today we're diving into strategies to help our kids navigate recess successfully. In this episode I share:Teaching recess skills to help struggling students.Playground exploration, modeling games, teaching rules.Including others in play is importantPlan lessons for recess success with curriculum.Resources Mentioned:Supporting Kids at Recess - Kinder and First GradeHelping Kids Play Recess games: A Social Emotional UnitConnect with Zeba:Instagram - @kindergartencafeFacebook - @kindergartencafeWebsite - www.kindergartencafe.orgTik Tok - @kindergartencafeMentioned in this episode:Trixie the Thoughtful TurtleLearn more about the newest Caring Critters book: Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle https://www.kindergartencafe.org/trixie/