What Kids Learn from Games That Adults Forget | Wallace Thompson

What if the games kids play at recess are teaching some of the most important leadership skills they'll ever need? In this episode of Leaders of Today: Teens to Titans, Lorraine Connell sits down with Wallace Thompson, author of The Field Game Field Guide, to explore how playground games teach confidence, resilience, fairness, leadership, risk-taking, and problem-solving. Wallace shares lessons from working with children, growing up during the COVID years, and writing a book that connects the unwritten rules of childhood games to real-life success. Together, they discuss why kids need opportunities for independence, healthy risk-taking, and play in order to develop into capable leaders. Whether you're a parent, teacher, coach, or someone who works with young people, this conversation will change the way you think about games and their role in child development. Connect with Wallace: fieldgameguide.com