Platform to Play

SNR Community built relationships, practiced equity & learned the power of respect, losing & understanding emotions. Play isn’t just a break; it’s a bridge to deeper understanding. #cultureofplay #SEL Thanks @platformtoplay Jess Amato for joining us virtually. #ocsb

Sun and ice made the perfect combo for our Gr. 3 Forest Friends! ☀️❄️ We smashed ice with mallets, painted it with watercolors, explored nature up close with microscopes, and played ‘I Spy’ with binoculars. @StMonicaOCSB #MONmoments #ocsbOutdoors #ocsbPlays @ocsbEco

Thanks @platformtoplay for teaching us a few new games! Who is missing!? was so much fun. #play

Did you know #ocsbKindergarten students build important skills like cooperation, collaboration, and resilience every day through play and hands-on activities? ♥️🌟🙌 #ocsbBeWell #AnnCharacter #ocsbDL #ocsbOutdoors #ocsbPlay @StAnneOCSB @OttCatholicSB @platformtoplay

Today Mrs Hewitt, Ms Young, Mme Bowes and Mme Jex modelled how to play JENGA for our Bears. They used impressive critical thinking skills! Now we are ready to take it outside during recess. Even in the winter! ❄️ @HannahBeachEDU @platformtoplay

On Monday our staff was playing Jenga and now our Bears are plying it too! Isn’t it a beautiful thing to see our Bears trying new things on the yard. 😊 @HannahBeachEDU @platformtoplay

✨ At @StLukeNepean, students are turning creativity into kindness! Through a school-wide door decorating contest, they showcased the 3Rs—Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience—along with Mistake Magic, a tool for learning and growth. @platformtoplay 🔗:ocsb.ca/2025/02/14/bui…

Thank YOU for valuing play as a tool for your student's leaving and growth! #PlayMatters #OCSBPlay

We are proud of our @KCBusyBees showing team work, collaboration and hard work making our brand new activity a great fun at our time at the gym today!! 🤩♥️ #ocsbKindergaten #ocsbBeWell @StAnneOCSB @platformtoplay

@platformtoplay #ocsbBeCommunity

@platformtoplay Thanks Jess Amato to support @StBrigidOCSB k-6 on self awareness through Culture of Play. Who are & how we can cope in different situations. How is it fair or frustrated when playing a game? To win everyone has to contribute. #ocsb #ocsbBeCommunity

We had an absolute blast learning and playing with @platformtoplay today @StGeorgeOCSB for our Grade 6 retreat. Thoughtful games to build relationships, overcome challenges and build perseverance! #ocsbPlay @MrsJLawlor

@platformtoplay Thank you for your session with @OttCatholicSB elementary VPs today! The work you do is so valuable and practical 🙏

Hula hooping is going strong and our Bears are getting better and better at keep the spinning going. @platformtoplay @HannahBeachEDU

This special Bear has serious hula hoop skills! Mme Jex even timed her! The only reason she’s not still hooping……the bell rang and we couldn’t get the hoop through the door while in motion. Wow! Just wow! 😊 @platformtoplay

These special Bears were excited to share how much their hula hooping has improved in just one week. Positive self talk really makes a difference. @HannahBeachEDU @platformtoplay

It’s important to take time to play even as adults and that’s just what we did today. We played Flip Tac Toe. Between the cheering and the laughter was a lot of strategy! Our St Bernadette Difference Makers are so much fun! @platformtoplay @HannahBeachEDU

Recess time can be challenging when we stay indoors due to the rain. Thank goodness for friends and our #RethinkingRecess activities! @platformtoplay #ocsbBeWell #collaboration

The hula hoops were a big hit at recess today. So many Bears used them in different ways and that was a beautiful thing! The power of play is so important. @HannahBeachEDU @platformtoplay

Modelling play is important. Today our Difference Makers modelled how to use the hula hoops. We can do hard things!!! No one gave up and there was so much cheering from our Bears. 🐻 @HannahBeachEDU @platformtoplay