"The Kids Table Live-Play: SEL, D&D, & Kids!" | SXSW Edu 2026

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 .

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 kid-inclusive D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home!

• Our Kids' Adventures: Our Website
• Support Our Work: Patreon
• Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok

Shoutout to our incredible partners:

• Emberglow Gaming - GM Shield (affiliate, 10% off: TheKidsTable)
• Monument Studios - Background Music (30% off: KIDSTABLE)

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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