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 School Playgrounds that Work!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 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. Playground StencilsPrefabricated playground stencils and a high quality playground paint striping machine are available to assist you in quick preparation of your new school playground. Free Monthly Newsletter!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! 
Used in over 8,000 Schools!The most effective solution for playground problems. Our easy, inexpensive program is in use by over 8,000 schools and Park Districts. The California School Boards Association honored us with their prestigious Golden Bell Award. Peaceful Playgrounds recently received the American Association for Leisure and Recreation Friend of Recreation Award. 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. Leading radio programs, newspapers and magazines 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. I attribute this to our Peaceful Playground." - Field Elementary School. Complete Program Kit!The Complete Program Kit, along with Workshops and situational consultation, insure your success in the Peaceful Playgrounds Program. The program overview video provides discussions on playground safety, organization, conflict resolution strategies and more! We now offer 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. How has the Peaceful Playgrounds Program improved your school? Be sure to sign up for our newsletter. All products can be ordered online or by calling toll free (877) 444-9888.
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