Peaceful Playground Program Components

The following products will assist you in the development of your Peaceful Playground Program. Remember there are five components of a Peaceful Playground Program. The planned implementation of all five are necessary in order to ensure a successful outcome.

Component #1 - Marking the Playground

For those planning a painting party you may want to choose a Peaceful Playground Blueprint with Painting Instructions. There are four Blueprints to choose from:

Preschool & Kindergarten
Primary (Grades K-3)
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-6)
Field Markings (Grades 1-6)

Each Blueprint lists suggestions for painting, placement, and recommended game markings for your asphalt playground layout. The Field Marking Blueprint has suggestions for your turf layouts.

Stencils are available to assist you with the time consuming detail work of painting the playground. You can purchase the complete set of over 41 stencils.

Letter Set (A-Z)
Number Set (0-9)
Shape Set
Feet Grid

Playground Marking Paint and Striping Machine

Component #2- Consistent Set of Rules

Each Blueprint has a companion rules guide which emphasizes the five components of a Peaceful Playground and offers the specific rules, activities, for the game markings found in the Blueprint.

Good Sportsmanship Certificates and reward coupons are also found in the guide. Equipment suggestions will help with planning and overall organization of the Peaceful Playground Program.

Companion Peaceful Playground Activities Guides to choose from:

Kindergarten & Preschool Activities Guide
Primary Activities Guide
Upper Elementary Activities Guide
Field Activities Guide

Component #3 - Equipment

Each activity guide will provide recommendations for their uses. Your Peaceful Playgrounds Program Kit includes several activity guides with dozens of games and activities.

Your school can use their current equipment or purchase this comprehensive companion set of equipment to help you maximize your new Peaceful Playground.

This additional Playground Equipment Pack is all the equipment you will need to fully implement the original Peaceful Playgrounds Program at your school.

Optional Playground Equipment Companion Pack

Component #4 - Conflict Resolution

Conflict resolution signs are included in each of the Playground Activities Guides. The signs are black line masters and may be duplicated.

The posting of the signs in each classroom reminds students of Peaceful Playground options.

For a more complete explanation, refer to one of the Playground Activity Guides listed above.

Component #5 - Consistent Expectations

To ensure success, every staff member should be thoroughly familiar with all five components of a Peaceful Playground.

On-site workshops are available and there is a Peaceful Playground Program video to assist you with staff and student training.

The Peaceful Playground Activities Guides will also explain and provide certificates, coupons and suggestions for managing a Peaceful Playground.

Workshops & Consultation
Program Overview Video Tape
Motor Development Guide

Playground Program Wrist Bands

"Don' t Sit. Get Fit." and the "Promote Peace" Wrist bands are bracelets made of 100% pure silicone for the longest lasting and best quality bands available.

"Promote Peace" is part of the Peaceful Playgrounds Program philosophy. "Don't Sit. Get Fit." wrist band is a component of the We Count Student Wellness Program.

Playground Program Accessory Wrist Bands