Creating Calm on the Playground: An Interview with Derek Walz
Have you ever felt upset or overwhelmed during recess and needed a quiet place to calm down? That is where the Calming Cove comes in. A Calming Cove is a safe, peaceful space on the playground where students can take a short break, calm their bodies and minds, and then return to playing when they are ready. The Calming Cove concept was developed by Derek Walz, who worked with Scherrer Cares to bring it to life. Scherrer Cares is a non-profit organization that helps build kindness in...