Buddies

I think the most exciting part of our current school year has been the enthusiasm of our recess buddies.  Everyday, a different group of 6-12 grade 3 and 4 students come to join us for recess.  This has become one of the most popular clubs at our school.  They bring great energy to our space.  Everyday, we engage in a great variety of play.  We dance, use the OT swing, listen to books and music, draw, explore the sensory tools, play with balls and other games and toys.  Our students benefit from being able to play with the other kids while staying in a safe, familiar space.  Many of our students have been able to also take this outside and join the rest of the school for the big crazy lunch recess time.  We have also been able to have some grade four students join us for group reading.  It's great to see the smiles on  the faces of all the students - NT and ASD.