1. Playground Discipline Carolina Forest Elementary 2011

2. Recess Plan ExpectationsEncouragementEnforcement

3. Expectations Remember – It’s a new year, different teacher, different rules Examples Follow directions the first time Keep hands and feet to self No throwing or playing in sand Is there certain equipment or games, they are not allowed to play?

4. Encouragement Let them know when they are doing it right! Discuss sportsmanship Talk about inclusion

5. Enforcement Outline clear consequences for breaking rules –Time-out –Not allowed to participate in certain games or activities

6. Proximity – get in the middle of the action! More choices – have recess equipment such as balls, jump ropes, Chinese jump ropes and hula hoops Play games – tag, Red Light Green light More space – team up with a teacher to bring students over to the basketball court

7. Structured Recess as an option 10/10/10 – ten minutes of exercise or stretches, ten minutes of an organized game, ten minutes of free play 15/15 – 15 minutes of something organized, 15 minutes of free time

8. Resolving Conflict – have students learn how to resolve their own problems Walk, Talk, Rock Walk Away Talk it out Rock, paper, scissors It takes practice

9. A word about soccer and other team sports This is the area with the most accidents, incidents, and arguments! Most students do not have the self-discipline to referee themselves without some direct supervision. Rules need to be agreed on and discussed before playing. Suggestions – have students discuss, write, and sign paper agreeing on such rules and penalties or have student referees.

10. Resources www.pecentral.com www.lesonplanspage.com www.teachnet.com www.peacefulplaygrounds.com Your P.E. teacher!