C.A.R.E.S Rules During Recess By: Miss Schoen Council Rock School District

Cooperation Take turns with the equipment and discover new ways to share. Example: Each person gets a chance to jump rope 25 times. Example: Each person gets a chance to jump rope 25 times.

Cooperation Play fair and talk problems out in a calm way. Example: Listen to each person’s ideas and combine them. Example: Listen to each person’s ideas and combine them.

Cooperation Have fun together and be a good sport: Say: “ Congratulations” “ Congratulations” “Nice try” “Nice try” “Good effort” “Good effort” Shake hands Shake hands

Acceptance of Others Include others in your games.

Respect Speak to others in respectful and kind way. No: inappropriate language, put-downs, and teasing

Respect Take care of school property. Example: Do not write on equipment. Example: Do not write on equipment.

Eagerness to Learn Listen to the directions that school staff give you, so you know what to do. Example: Stop playing and line up when the whistle is sounded.

Eagerness to Learn Be willing to try new games!

Staying Safe Walk quietly in the hallways.

Staying Safe Use playground equipment safely! Example: if Example: if someone is waiting for the swings, slowly count to 60 and then move off, don’t stand behind the swing, or swing in one direction

Staying Safe Use playground equipment safely! Example: Do not climb up the slide or hanging on the basketball rim Example: Do not climb up the slide or hanging on the basketball rim

Staying Safe Wear outdoor clothing that is seasonally appropriate and safe. Example: Avoid wearing flip-flops when you plan on running Example: Avoid wearing flip-flops when you plan on running

Staying Safe Playing on the snow piles is not allowed!

Staying Safe Stay within the play area.

And… Have Fun!!!