"The Kids Table Live-Play: SEL, D&D, & Kids!" | SXSW Edu 2026
The Kids Table D&D | Dungeons & Dragons for the Whole FamilyShow Notes
The Kids Table LIVE dungeons & dragons actual play is a recording of a SXSW Edu 2026 performance by @thekidstablednd . "What if students 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."
For the educational presentation following this live-play, please check out Episode 35 on our podcast channel "Area of Effect".
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 .
About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence. That's why we create our family-friendly D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home!
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0:00 What this Show is About
01:38 What is D&D?
02:28 Setting Expectations: Three Big Rules
03:51 Player Introductions & YOU!
06:30 The Adventure Begins
08:51 Why We Roll Dice
32:33 Why We Include Puzzles
43:01 Why We Play Battles
55:16 It's Not Over
55:48 Credits
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