I recently had the honor of coaching a U9 lacrosse team. As a culminating event to our season, we participated in a two-day tournament with several other Metro Atlanta teams. The weather was beautiful, the competition was great, and the players were excited to be there. However, as I coached our games and watched several … Continue reading The Art of Losing – The Game Ends. The Lesson Begins
KEEP RECESS SAFE – There are multiple layers
In a previous post called Recess. Lessons Learned on the Playground, I talked about the importance of recess and the many ways it benefits children. Recess gives kids a chance to explore, create, and make their own choices while building valuable negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills. It’s also a chance for students to decompress, recharge, … Continue reading KEEP RECESS SAFE – There are multiple layers
RECESS – Lessons learned on the playground
I'm on recess duty On this beautiful fall day, I am one of three teachers assigned to recess duty. At first, a sense of calm settles over the playground as we wait for the children who cherish their time outside. Moments later, 80 third-grade students come bursting onto the playground for 30 minutes of learning. … Continue reading RECESS – Lessons learned on the playground