Playground Powers
Supporting children to repair friendships, fix mistakes, work through tricky moments and get back to play.
Rory loves big playground adventures, but sometimes things don't go to plan. A big feeling grows. Someone gets upset. Words come out the wrong way. Or feelings get hurt.
Rory noticed that after tricky moments, children often want to fix things but don't always know how.
So Rory learnt something important. Friendships do not need to end over mistakes. An understanding of what went wrong, a genuine apology, a small act to make things better. Or simply saying, “That was tricky, let’s try again.”
Now Rory helps children learn how to repair friendships, solve problems and build the confidence to come back together after difficult moments. Because mistakes happen, but friendships can grow stronger when children learn how to make things right.
Helping children practise repair and moving on after mistakes
When a child excludes others from a group game.
When feelings get hurt after harsh words are spoken.
When friends get hurt because someone likes to play rough.
When big angry feelings grow causing children to yell at friends.
When children are too direct and make friends feel small.
When children bump or trip or break something accidentally.
Playground Powers was created because many children struggle with social situations, but are rarely taught these skills in a clear and supportive way.
Downloadable printable reward chart that encourages children to repair mistakes, persevere and keep learning.
Downloadable printable cue cards that help children recognise mistakes, repair problems and build resilience.
Downloadable printable discussion activity that encourages children to repair mistakes, solve problems and practise helpful responses.
