Payton's Recess Playbook: Complete Edition, Tiers 1-2-3

The whole recess system in one PDF.

All 42 tiered strategies from Payton's Problems on the Playground Playbook, organized by MTSS tier: universal supports for every student, targeted support for some, and intensive, restorative support for the few who need it most.

What's inside

• Tier 1, Universal (Strategies 1 to 12): painted playground games, playground zones, the buddy bench, social clubs, role playing and more.
• Tier 2, Targeted (Strategies 13 to 24): recess buddies, the Penny Pocket Strategy, high school mentors, structured games, modeling language and more.
• Tier 3, Intensive (Strategies 25 to 42): Recess Academy, heavy work, Level 1-2-3 Supervision, walking recess, restorative circles and more.

Every strategy includes what it is, how to implement it step by step, and which strategies it pairs best with.

Use it to

• Train recess supervisors and duty staff
• Plan recess supports with your MTSS or PBIS team
• Replace lost recess with strategies that actually teach social skills

Best value: save $1.98 compared with buying Tier 2 and Tier 3 separately, with Tier 1 included.

By Jon Konen | Illustrated by Ray Kelly. A companion resource to the children's book Payton's Problems on the Playground...Again!, releasing Thanksgiving 2026.

Instant PDF download, 26 pages.