What should children know about playground safety?
The #1 priority at playgrounds is to have fun. To stay safe while having fun, children need to learn playground common sense. Here are some playground tips for children: Take turns. Always wait for your turn. Play only on dry equipment. Wet surfaces are slippery. Wear proper footwear. You could get a splinter or a cut if you’re barefoot. Slide one person at a time. Always slide sitting down and facing forward. Move away from the slide bottom as soon as you reach the ground. Don’t climb over guardrails. Guardrails are there to protect you. Hold onto the handrails. Climb stairs or steps slowly. Always look before you jump off equipment. Everyone should start on the same side of the equipment and move in the same direction. When climbing down, watch for children who are climbing up. Never push anyone while on jungle gyms, slides, seesaws, swings, and other equipment. Swing sitting down, one person per swing. Wait until the swing stops before you get off. Only one person at a time should r
