Sample Rules to Teach Children

When developing rules for playground activities, caregivers should discuss the equipment available, the ages of the children and the skills required to use the equipment safely. Keep in mind the importance of consistency enforcing rules, while praising children who use the playground correctly.

Swings

- if another child is using the swing , you should approach the empty swing on the swing can see you coming
- Sit in the center of the seat; never stand or kneel on it
- Hold on with both hands
- Stop the swing before getting off. Stay far away from moving swings.
- Only one person can sit on one swing at a time.
- Do not swing empty seats or twist unoccupied rings.
- Keep head and feet out of the exercise rings

Slides

-Wait your turn in line, giving enough room to the person ahead of you
-Hold on with both hands while climbing steps on the slide.
- Before sliding , make sure no onee is in front of you
- Slide feet first, sitting up, one person at a time
- After sliding, immediately move away from the fron of the slide

Climbing Equipment

- Only one person at a time should be on any one rung or bar.
- Leave enough room between you and other children on the climber.
- Use both hands, and use the "lock grip" (fingers and thumb)

Horizontal Ladders and Bars

- Only one person at a time should be on any one rung or bar
- Keep a big space between you and the person in front
- Everyone starts at the same end and gose in the same direction
- Drop with the knees bent. Try to land on both feet
- Do not use the equipment when wet

Seesaws (for children 4 years and above)

- Sit up straight and face with each other
- Hold on tight with both hands
- Keep feet out from underneath the board
- Tell your partner when you want to get off. Get off carefully and hold your end so it rises slowly until your partner's feet touch the ground .