Name: Recess…Because “Sit Still” Isn’t a Learning or Behavior Intervention (This session IS recess)!
Start: 2026-07-09T15:15:00-0500
End: 2026-07-09T16:30:00-0500

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

Recess…Because “Sit Still” Isn’t a Learning or Behavior Intervention (This session IS recess)!

FULL

Thursday July 9, 2026 3:15pm - 4:30pm CDT

Worship Center

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

This session concept is basically professional development meets playground neuroscience!
You’ll jump into playful games, movement challenges, and simple activities designed to do what young brains need most: build executive function, regulation, attention, flexibility, and social problem-solving. Every game we play connects directly to the developing young brain, showing how play isn’t “extra,” it’s neurodevelopment in action. You’ll leave with a toolbox of easy, research-aligned recess activities that strengthen working memory, impulse control, emotional regulation, and learning readiness, because the truth is simple: you can’t grow a child’s brain through compliance and control…you grow it through play!!

Speakers

Layne Pethick

Consultant, Region 10 ESC

Hi, I’m Layne Pethick, a Brain Nerd with a Passport, decoding why humans do what they do. Texas-based behavior and autism consultant, educator, and speaker with 30+ years’ experience. I translate neuroscience into practical, human-centered strategies for learning, behavior, and... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 3:15pm - 4:30pm CDT
Worship Center

Breakout