School Playground Designs!

The purpose of the Peaceful Playground Program is to introduce children and school staff to the many choices of activities available on playgrounds and field areas.

Each playground blueprint is designed to assist with measurements, layout, spacing and game placement, as well as provide an overall picture of the final design outcome of a Peaceful Playground.

The Ideal Recess!

Each companion activity guide lists age appropriate rules and activities for the game markings found in the blueprint. The blueprint and playground guide is a "do-it-yourself" layout plan for painting and designing your own playground.

"We instituted the Peaceful Playgrounds practices and the office referrals significantly decreased. It was less likely that there was going to be any type of physical violence or aggression happening." - Peace Prevails on the Elementary Playground.

Playground Stencils

Prefabricated playground stencils and a high quality playground paint striping machine are included to assist you in quick preparation of your new school playground.

School Playground Cost Savings

The Peaceful Playgrounds program provides a low-cost avenue for K-8 schools to organize and manage their schoolyards and playgrounds. For a tenth the cost of conventional playground structures, schools can now have a structured play area that makes use of more surface area than traditional equipment.

Used in over 8,000 Schools!

The most effective solution for playground problems. Our easy, inexpensive program serves 4 million students annually in over 8,000 schools across the nation. The California School Boards Association honored us with their prestigious Golden Bell Award. Peaceful Playgrounds received the American Association for Leisure and Recreation Friend of Recreation Award and the National School Innovation Award for creating healthier school environments for students, staff and faculty.

Nationally Rated Best in Class!

A panel of experts representing 27 national organizations and government agencies gave the Peaceful Playgrounds Physical Activity Program their highest rating of excellent! Their Best in Class Award noted the program brought about "whole school change."

"Peaceful Playgrounds rapid expansion attests that the approach is both practical and a realistic intervention for schools interested in this cost effective childhood obesity intervention that gets kids moving." - Action for Healthy Kids.

Sharing Success is publicly funded by the New York State Legislature to identify and disseminate successful educational programs and practices statewide. The Peaceful Playgrounds Program meets their rigorous evaluation standards in order to be replicated by other school districts for Elementary School conflict resolution.

No Child Left Behind - NCLB Compliant Program!

The Federal No Child Left Behind Act encourages the use of programs and approaches that work to protect students and teachers, encourage discipline and personal responsibility. The National School Safety Center Report demonstrates the program's safety, conflict resolution and violence prevention results.

"Playgrounds of this nature have spread across the nation." - Paleastra Magazine. "The program really works..." - Today's Playground.

National news reports have recognized the benefits of playgrounds transformed by parent and teacher volunteers with cheerful, constructive games and activities.

"Such peace is no accident... That seemingly simple change in playground dynamics has made a difference!" - San Diego Union Tribune.

Reduce School Playground Injuries!

Each year over 200,000 children are injured on school playgrounds. The Peaceful Playgrounds program has been shown to reduce playground injuries by over 80%.

"Our Teachers have been able to spend more time teaching and less time settling playground disputes!" - South Elementary School. "I have not had to settle one playground conflict this year on our Peaceful Playground." - Field Elementary School.

Complete School Recess Kit!

The Complete Playground Program Kit, along with workshops and situational consultation, ensure your success in the Peaceful Playgrounds Program. The program overview video provides discussions on playground safety, organization, conflict resolution strategies and more! We also include a comprehensive set of playground equipment that will help you maximize your Peaceful Playground.

Why not request a Peaceful Playgrounds product brochure for your school or one of your colleagues? Looking for funds to implement our program in your school? Download our grant template. Learn how to get kids organized for school. All products can be ordered online or by calling toll free (877) 444-9888.

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The monthly Play Nice! Newsletter is full of tips and techniques for managing a Peaceful Playground. Each month subscribers receive links to valuable resources for free playground grants and updated product information on the award winning playground safety program from Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer. Add your email address today!