Playground Tools and Safety Rules

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What & Why

Playground tools are all the fun things we play on, like swings, slides, and monkey bars! We have safety rules to make sure everyone can play together happily and no one gets hurt.

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Example 1 — The Super Slide

How to be a Slide Superstar!Wait your turn. Line up nicely and don't push.Climb the ladder. Hold on with both hands. One step at a time!Sit down at the top. Face forward with your feet in front of you.Slide down! Whee!Get up and move away. Once you land, quickly move so the next person can go.

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Example 2 — The Soaring Swings

How to Swing Safely!Sit on the swing. Don't stand or kneel on it.Hold on tight. Use both hands to hold the chains.Pump your legs. This is how you go higher!Stay away from others. Don't walk in front of or behind someone who is swinging.Stop before you get off. Let the swing slow down all the way before you stand up.

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Sample Practice Questions

Beginner

What is the right way to go down a slide?

A.Feet-first, sitting down

B.Head-first, on your tummy

C.Backwards

D.Standing up

Beginner

You really want to go on the slide, but there's a long line. What is the BEST thing to do?

A.Push to the front of the line.

B.Go up the slide part instead of the ladder.

C.Wait patiently for your turn at the back of the line.

D.Cry until someone lets you go first.

Beginner

When you are done swinging, what should you do before getting off?

A.Jump off while it's high.

B.Wait for the swing to stop completely.

C.Ask a friend to push you off.

D.Yell 'Look out!' and jump.

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Playground Tools and Safety Rules is a Grade 1 Athletics & Wellness lesson on ExcelOS.

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Let's learn how to use playground tools safely! Knowing the rules helps everyone have a super fun time without getting any boo-boos.

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This lesson includes 12 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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What & Why

Example 1 — The Super Slide

Example 2 — The Soaring Swings

Sample Practice Questions

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