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Want to know how to play a recess game?
Want to know how to play a recess game?
Select a game from the Recess drop down menu
Select a game from the Recess drop down menu
Remember, be a good sport by following these three rules:
Remember, be a good sport by following these three rules:
1. Be Safe 2. Be Respectful 3. Be Responsible
1. Be Safe 2. Be Respectful 3. Be Responsible
Roshambo (Rock, Paper, Scissors)
Roshambo (Rock, Paper, Scissors)
Remember, use Roshambo (rock, paper, scissors) to solve disagreements. If Roshambo won't solve the problem, talk to an adult out on duty.
Remember, use Roshambo (rock, paper, scissors) to solve disagreements. If Roshambo won't solve the problem, talk to an adult out on duty.
Click on the link below for a great How To on Roshambo:
Click on the link below for a great How To on Roshambo:
Positive Language:
Positive Language:
Did someone just get out? Did they give it a nice try? Did they show a good attitude?
Did someone just get out? Did they give it a nice try? Did they show a good attitude?
Use the following to help reinforce good sportsmanship and positive language on the playground:
Use the following to help reinforce good sportsmanship and positive language on the playground:
Good Job! Nice Try! High - 5! You're Awesome! Way to go!
Good Job! Nice Try! High - 5! You're Awesome! Way to go!
Want to see what this looks like? See this great example by Playworks: Lightning Lingo | Playworks
Want to see what this looks like? See this great example by Playworks: Lightning Lingo | Playworks
Playground Expectations:
Playground Expectations:
General Playground:
General Playground:
- Play correct activity for the zone you are in - hills are off limits
- Include everyone
- Use kind words and actions
- Use equipment correctly
- No toys, balls or other items from classroom or home
- Water bottles allowed - water only
- Work together to put equipment away after recess
- Use Roshambo to solve disagreements
Playground Structures:
Playground Structures:
- Move one direction only on monkey bars
- Hands only on monkey bars
- Up the stairs, down the slide, on pockets, feet first
- Head above feet at all times
- No jumping off and no tag
Tag/Free Choice Areas:
Tag/Free Choice Areas:
- If walking, follow designated route, single file or partners only
- Tag only in designated grass area
- Butterfly fingers (two finger touch) on shoulders only for tag
School Grounds:
School Grounds:
- Leave pine cones, snow, ice, and other objects on the ground
- Roll snow for snowmen only
- No climbing or sliding on snow piles
- Put trash in trash cans only
Buddy Bench:
Buddy Bench:
- For sitting only, no climbing
- Teachers may ask students to sit there for brief breaks
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