PAWS Playground

Objectives Review the PAWS expectations for the playground By the end of this lesson, all students will be able to describe the expected behavior on the playground

Behavior Expectations

Persevere Try your best Play fairly

Are always responsible Follow playground rules Take care of equipment Return equipment

Work and play safely Walk on the blacktop Keep hands, feet, and body to yourself

Show Respect Wait your turn Use kind words to solve problems

Pause and think of PAWS What should you do if you see a handball ball far out in the grass? What should you do if your are counting and waiting in line for the swings, but the person on the swing will not give you a turn? What should you do if you are playing handball and someone says that you are out but you disagree?

Rewards Students who are caught following the rules will receive a PAWS ticket

Consequences Students who choose not to follow the rules will have consequences for their actions

Reflection Why is it important for all students to follow the behavior expectations on the playground? What will you do today on the playground to show that you are pausing and thinking about PAWS?

Let’s Practice Now we will visit the playground to practice these expectations