SPRING: Creating Connection on the Yard – Practical Ways SNAs Can Support Play and Belonging

As the days get brighter, the yard becomes a perfect environment for encouraging friendships and belonging. This webinar explores practical ways SNAs can gently guide students towards participation, using connection-based strategies to support emotional regulation and reduce playground anxiety. Discover how small moments of connection can lead to big shifts in confidence and community.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognise signs of isolation or distress during play and respond with supportive interventions.
• Explore the power of “connection before correction” in yard settings.
• Develop a toolkit of inclusive games and co-play ideas that build trust and rapport.