Little Playground
How many people go down the slide at a time and how do you go down the slide properly?
ONE person; sit down facing forward with feet first.
What does it mean to be good sport?
Students treat each other with respect when playing at recess or in a sport. Treat others the way you wanted to be treated.
What voice do you use when lining up when the bell ring?
Turtle voice/Zero voice
Why can't we have snacks at recess?
-to avoid choking
-to avoid littering
If you have garbage to throw away, where can you toss the garbage?
In the blue barrels
Name 3 choices you should NOT do on the slide or around the slide.
No climbing up the slide, on the slide, or jumping off the slide.
Name some rules that show good sportsmanship and to be safe?
Be kind and respectful; Include everyone; be honest and play fair--if you are out, then go out! Don't argue just to stay in. Take care and use equipments properly to be safe!
When you get upset, what can you do?
-Stop, walk, talk
-Calm down, take a deep breath
-Use your words to tell someone to stop
-Walk away; Play somewhere else
Can you go out to recess without shoes and why or why not?
Shoes are to stay on feet at all times to avoid injuries.
Why is it important to stay away from the windows and sheds?
-not to disturb other classes that are still learning
-not to break windows if you are playing with a ball
-the sheds are for storage only, not an equipment
Name 3 ways on how to ride the swings properly.
Sit in the center of the swing; don't stand or kneel; Hold the chains with both hands
What should you do first before playing a game?
Establish the rules before playing; include everyone who wants to play; listen and ask if you can play or join the game
How should you line up when the bell rings?
-Stop what you are doing; line up quietly
-Bring in equipments if you brought them out and put them away
-hands and feet to self, facing forward
At what temperature do we need our jackets in order to go outside?
under 55 degrees. This year if you don't bring a jacket and it's cold, you are going outside regardless. It is your job to always bring a jacket to school. Students are not going into the office for jackets anymore.
Tell me a good rule of thumb when on the stairs.
-walk up and down the stairs, no running or playing on the stairs.
-no hanging on the railings or no hanging things on the railings.
What is the time limit on the swing and how many people can ride A swing?
3 minute; one person at a time
What are some appropriate language and tone to show good sportsmanship?
Use positive words--Good Job! Nice Play, nice try! or Way to go!; That's ok, try again to encourage each other.
How do you stay safe on the playground?
1. Keep hands, objects, and feet to self.
2. No shoving, pushing, fighting, tripping, tackling, and no use of bad language at all. These choices will be time out on the wall and ODR's.
Where do jackets go when you are outside at recess time?
Name some other equipments that students should not be on or what good choices should students make when on these equipments?
-Bleachers and benches by the ball diamond are for sitting only during games.
-Picnic tables are for sitting, not for jumping on and off
-Ramp and Retaining wall are for walking only, not to be played on.
Name 4 ways of not to do when getting off the swing.
Stop the swing completely before getting off; no jumping off the swings; no twisting chains or swinging sideways, and do not swing empty seats!
What do you do when there is a disagreement with a call?
1. Say ok and move on if you know you are wrong or don't know the rules.
2. Rock/paper/scissors-winner gets the call
3. Bubble gum, bubble game in a dish!
What is the best way to have fun at recess?
No drama, be a friend, be fair, kind, and respectful and have fun!
Who can name the playground boundaries? Why is it important to stay in the boundaries?
West of the gym wall, and north of the fence;
A yellow line has been added to the payment in line with the fence.
Stay in the boundaries for teachers and staff to see you for safety and emergency reasons.
Tell me the rules on how to play Four Square.
-Regular four square only; no holding the ball--must hit immediately.
-No throwing the ball
-Ball must bounce once and only once in the square
-Lines are fair/no REDOs