Systemic Process
Is there a Ridgefield Playworks Guide
Yes!
This type of 'fingers' are used when tagging to avoid harming others when playing (your team must also model this)
Butterfly Fingers
This zone includes basketballs. Students are expected to keep the basketball items to this area
Basketball
Some kids that 'sit this one out' may actually not know how to do this
What is Game of the Week?
An additional option kids can engage in if they choose
This school-wide PBIS process teaches students about the zones of recess
PBIS Fair
This 'hands' are used when playing 4-square type games (your team must also model this)
Pancake Hands
This zone includes bouncy recess balls played in a square area. Students are expected to use 'pancake hands' when playing the game
4-Square
When a student gets 'out' in a game, we say they are to _______ to the end of the line while giving high fives, and get ready to play again!
Recycle
What does Game of the Week allow PBIS teams and Recess Teachers to be able to do?
To assign games to zones where not many kids are engaging or playing unsafely to increase the full use of the recess area.
This school-wide PBIS system can reinforce positive behavior when praise and the item is given to students frequently
PBIS Tickets (tater bucks, roadrunner bucks, coyote bucks)
These areas are drawn out on a map for identifying specific areas to play. It helps our students understand where tag is played, basketball balls are allowed, etc.
Zones
This zone is where students are only allowed to play this particular type of game. Students must stay in the boundaries and use 'butterfly fingers' when touching each other for the game. There are A LOT of Game of the Week options you can rotate within this zone.
Tag
You Recess Teachers set the tone by doing these 3 things
Invite children to play, remind students of the rules using different learning styles, and modeling inclusion
Where are the games organized on for each site?
On an excel
This person at the district office provides training annually and as requested to site Recess Teachers
Kataira Smith
What are the 3 PBIS terms? (this is not on your handout!)
Responsible, Resilient, Respectful
Zones are created to....
Enhance both safety and predictability.
Inclusion means to
Create a recess that is accessible by all, and all feel a sense of belonging (anything close to this counts!)
Who is in charge of setting the game of the week at your site
The recess team, in collaboration when needed with PBIS team. There should be 1 point person at recess that manages the excel
What are the 3 strategies Kataira Smith can provide training on?
Engagement, De-Escalation, and Structuring a Safe and Inclusive Recess
We support students during a _________ by giving a warning it is coming. Once the ________ happens, Recess Teachers then praise expected behaviors such as walking with PBIS tickets, praising with words, and engaging kids in songs/chants
Transition
Why do zones enhance both safety and predictability?
Students clearly know where to play what, every day
At a great recess, all students have what 2 main things?
They have real choices in how and what they play
Who creates the Game of the Week signs?
Kataira Smith, with feedback from Recess Teachers!