Kids need happy and safe breaks in their school day, but recess and lunchtime can sometimes also be the breeding ground for behavior problems that erupt on the spot or pop up later in the classroom.  This workshop is for paraprofessionals who supervise lunch and recess.  It focuses on:

• How to establish a desirable climate on the playground and in the lunch room from the first day;
• How to head trouble off at the pass;
• How to encourage responsible behavior;
• How to respond effectively when undesirable behavior erupts; and
• How to make lunch and recess a pleasant and safe experience for kids and adults.