Be Kind
What kinds of words should we use on the playground?
We should use nice, calm words. Treat others how you want to be treated.
Why is it important to keep my hands and feet to myself at recess? (A gentle tag touch is okay!)
We keep our hands and feet to ourselves to no one gets hurt.
I will clean up any toys that I used during recess. When I clean up after recess, the toys will be ready for the next person to use!
While I am swinging on the swing, someone asks me for a turn. What should I do?
I can use my nice, calm words to say, "Okay, I'll give you a turn in a few minutes!" or "I just started my turn, can you ask someone else?"
Name two things that I can do at recess besides playing on the equipment.
Any creative ideas that follow the recess rules are acceptable!
During tag, what kind of touch should we use?
We should use a gentle touch during tag.
I will use words that are safe and calm. My words should not ____, _____, or ______ anyone.
I will use words that are safe and calm. My words should not HURT, HARM, or SCARE anyone!
What comes from the ground should _______ on the ground.
What comes from the ground should stay on the ground.
I can use toys or play with my friends, instead!
Someone forgot the rules and ran up the slide. It looks so fun. What should I do?
I should remind myself that slide rules keep us safe. I can use the stairs to climb up and then have fun going down the slide feet first, on my bottom.
Where can I go if I am having a hard time finding someone to play with?
I can go to the Buddy Bench! This lets someone know that I am looking for a friend.
What should I do if all of the swings are full, but I REALLY want to swing?
I can use my calm, nice words to say, "Can I have a turn, please?"
Where can I play at recess?
At recess, I will stay within the boundaries. That means, I will stay on the wood chips or behind the painted line. I do not go past the fence. I do NOT climb on the fence.
I will listen to ____ teachers and follow directions, even if it's not MY teacher.
I will listen to all teachers and follow directions, even if it's not my teacher. Following directions helps keep everyone safe!
I accidentally dropped my sweatshirt over the fence. What should I do?
I should ask a teacher for help! Only teachers should open the gates.
What should you do if you are on a swing and someone asks you for a turn?
You can say, "Sure! You can have a turn!"
OR
You can say, "I just got on, can you ask someone else or wait a few minutes?"
Only ________ can open the gates!
Only TEACHERS can open the gates! We should never open the gate for anyone or go through them ourselves.
How should I go down the slide?
When I am on the slide, I will go down feet first, on my bottom.
I am playing tag with my friends. Someone wants to join us. It's not a friend that I usually play with. What should I do?
It is important to include everyone when we play. If we tell someone that they can't play with us, it might hurt their feelings. That would be unkind. At Dike-Newell, we are KIND, SAFE, and RESPONSIBLE!
When I am lining up from recess, someone cuts me in line. It's not fair! I was there first!
Is this a small problem or a big problem? What should I do?
If someone cuts me in line, this is a small problem that I can solve myself or with help.
I can say, "excuse me, I was here first." OR I can use my calm, kind words to ask my teacher for help.
What should you do if you want to play with someone or join in a game?
I should use my calm, kind words to say, "Can I play, too?"
When I am on the play structure, I will use __________ feet.
When I am on the play structure, I will use walking feet! No tag on the play structures.
It is important to walk so that no one gets hurt!
When I hear the recess whistle or my teacher call for my class, I will line up right away!
It's kind of cold outside, but I get warm when I am running around at recess. Can I take off my coat?
I can take my coat off if it is 50 degrees or warmer!
My friends and I are playing with the jump ropes. Someone thinks it would be fun to run around with the jump rope. What should I do?
It is important to use toys and equipment the right way. Someone could get hurt. You should use your kind, calm words to say, "That's not how we are supposed to use the jump ropes. Let's jump or play tag instead."