Real-world examples of following playground safety rules.

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🛑 Look Before You Leap: Always check the equipment before using it to make sure it's safe and there are no hazards.
• 🤸 Use Equipment Properly: Use each piece of equipment as it's intended to be used. Don't climb on slides or swing too high.
• 📏 Keep a Safe Distance: Give others space while they are playing and avoid running too close to swings or other moving equipment.
• 🛡️ Cushioned Landing: Pay attention to the surface under the equipment. It should be soft, like wood chips or rubber, to cushion falls.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Playground Manners: Be kind and respectful to other children. Take turns and share the equipment.
• 🧐 Report Problems: If you see something broken or unsafe, tell a grown-up right away.
• 🌧️ Weather Watch: Avoid playground equipment when it's wet or icy to prevent slips and falls.

🤔 Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is the MOST important thing to do before using playground equipment?
   1. A. Check your phone.
   2. B. Check the equipment for safety.
   3. C. Race your friends to it.
   4. D. Eat a snack.
2. What should you do if you see a broken swing?
   1. A. Ignore it and play anyway.
   2. B. Try to fix it yourself.
   3. C. Tell a grown-up about it.
   4. D. Hide it from others.
3. Why is it important to keep a safe distance from others on the playground?
   1. A. To play hide-and-seek.
   2. B. To avoid getting hit by moving equipment.
   3. C. To have more space for yourself.
   4. D. To talk on the phone.
4. What kind of surface is best to have under playground equipment?
   1. A. Concrete.
   2. B. Grass.
   3. C. Wood chips or rubber.
   4. D. Sand.
5. What does it mean to have good "playground manners?"
   1. A. Being quiet and still.
   2. B. Being kind and respectful to others.
   3. C. Always winning the games.
   4. D. Never sharing the equipment.
6. What should you NOT do on the playground when it's raining?
   1. A. Use the slide.
   2. B. Use the swings.
   3. C. Run around the playground.
   4. D. All of the above.
7. If someone falls and hurts themselves on the playground, what is the first thing you should do?
   1. A. Laugh at them.
   2. B. Run away.
   3. C. Tell a grown-up.
   4. D. Ignore them.