Part 2 of our SXSW Edu performance: if you're a parent or educator interested in Dungeons & Dragons and similar games, this is for you! Following a D&D actual play with kids at the table, educators Ryan, Raenelle, and Allison break down some of the many benefits kids experience through playing Tabletop Roleplaying Games.
The Kids Table LIVE dungeons & dragons actual play is a recording of a SXSW Edu 2026 performance by @thekidstablednd . "What if kids could level up their Social-Emotional Learning skills while playing a tabletop roleplaying game? Our cast of kids & grownups will perform for you a live, improvised, likely chaotic game of Dungeons & Dragons. Afterwards, our adult speakers will break down how the game you just saw fosters outcomes like empathy, communication, and confidence, and why this type of support is so critical now. You'll come away with ideas for how to integrate D&D and other TTRPGs into classroom, library, after school, or home environments."
To follow along with our recommended questions to consider, open https://www.thekidstablednd.com/sxswedu26 in a new tab. This SXSW Edu performance was recorded at Antone's Nightclub in Austin, Texas on March 9th, 2026 and is posted with permission of @SXSWEDU .
0:00 Part 2: Applying D&D for Learning
1:06 Introducing Presenters
4:04 Social-Emotional Learning in D&D
6:19 D&D is Just as Good for Kids as Sports (if not better!)
10:23 Exercising Creativity & Exploring Identity
12:49 Cycles of Inquiry
16:37 Developing Empathy & Collaboration
18:55 Classroom Example: Gold Rush
21:15 Live Game Breakdown (cut short)
23:00 Q: As a DM, how much do you prompt kid players?
26:13 Q: What tips do you have for playing with kindergarteners?
31:42 Q: How do you manage a large middle school D&D club?
35:04 Visit https://linktree.com/thekidstablednd for more!
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