Tell
Playground
For best results, teach this lesson on the playground.
Step 1: Introduce rule
It is important to be safe, respectful and responsible when using the
Playground. This is important because so you can be safe and have fun on the playground each day.
Step 2: Introduce examples
Teach SAFE RESPECTFUL
Examples of being
SAFE are ____.
Examples of being
RESPECTFUL are __.
Examples of being
RESPONSIBLE are _.
 Keep hands, feet, and objects to self
 Use equipment correctly
 Walk on cement- running elsewhere is okay
 Stay in assigned places
 Tell a playground
teacher about safety issues
 Follow directions
 Take turns
 Use polite words: please, thank-you, excuse me
 Play by the rules
Ask
Is _____ an example of being _____?
Am I being _____ when I _____?
Step 3: Introduce non-examples
(teacher model only- not students)
Is _____ an example of being SAFE?
 Running
 Wearing flip flops
 Climbing up the slide
Is _____ an example of being RESPECTFUL?
 Taking equipment away from others
 Running through another’s game
RESPONSIBLE
 Encourage classmates to follow the rules
 Use equipment as instructed
 Put equipment away when not in use
 Tell a playground
teacher about safety issues
 Freeze at signal
 Line up when told
 Use restroom during recess time
Is _____ an example of being RESPONSIBLE?
 Leaving the equipment lying around

Ask
.
Model for the students the expected behavior.
Lead the students as they practice the expected behaviors.
Test the students by asking them to model correct examples.
Step 4: Review examples briefly
 Is _____ an example of being _____
(safe, respectful, responsible)
?
 Am I being _____
(safe, respectful, responsible)
when I _____?
 Finish this sentence: To be _____
(safe, respectful, responsible)
on the playground, I will ________.
 Show an example of being _________
(safe, respectful, responsible) on the playground.
Step 5: Student activities
1. Sharing the equipment
2. Walking
3. Following the rules of games & equipment
4. Being a good sport
5. Not disrupting activities
6. Wait your turn
Teacher: Constantly give feedback to students when you notice students
meeting expectations.
Tell
Step 6: Restate the rule
It is important to be safe, respectful and responsible when using the
Playground. This is important so you can be safe and have fun on the playground each day.
Review
Step 7: Sentence Frame Review
An example of being _______
(safe, respectful, responsible) on the playground is_________.
Comments, thoughts, or questions for next time the lesson is taught:

Playground

Playground

Playground
A. The expectation I chose not to follow was (circle all that apply) :
Being SAFE Being RESPECTFUL Being RESPONSIBLE
 Keep hands, feet, and objects to self
 Use equipment correctly
 Walk on cement- running elsewhere is okay
 Stay in assigned places
 Tell a playground teacher about safety issues
 Follow directions
 Take turns
 Use polite words: please, thank-you, excuse me
 Play by the rules
 Encourage classmates to follow the rules
 Use equipment as instructed
 Put equipment away when not in use
 Tell a playground teacher about safety issues
 Freeze at signal
 Line up when told
 Use restroom during recess time
B. My inappropriate behavior was:
C. I think I made this choice because:
D. Should I choose to do this again, a possible consequence might be:
E. Next time I will:
I understand I will not be able to go to recess until this form has been completed, signed, and returned.
Student signature: _________________________ Date: ______________
Parent comments and feedback:
Parent Signature: __________________________ Date: ______________