It’s Week 2 of our Re-Thinking Recess series, and we’re so glad to welcome Tory, Principal of St. Bernadette’s Elementary School in Ottawa (OCSB), back to the conversation. This week, she shares how she thoughtfully introduces new playground materials—and how her team intentionally teaches the safety lessons that help those materials support connection, responsibility, and joyful play.
Today, Tory walks us through their “Snow Fun Success Criteria” (pictured below today’s video), a simple but powerful way to set clear expectations for winter play. When we take the time to name what safe, inclusive, and respectful fun looks like, we’re not limiting children—we’re equipping them. Enjoy!
