A safe place to play If you ask your child what he likes most
about school, the answer you are likely to get is, “Recess!” It
is important for kids to be active, get some fresh air, and
release their pent up energy during and after the school day,
and playgrounds are a great place to do so. However, faulty
equipment, unsafe surfaces, and lack of appropriate supervision
can result in injury. Each year, more than 200,000 children are
treated in hospital emergency rooms for playground-related
injuries. Schools are addressing this by developing rules for
safe outdoor play on and off the playground. There are also a
few things that you should keep in mind and convey to any other
caregivers of your child about play on and around the
playground. Tips for injury-free outdoor fun - Know the school
rules. Depending on the amount of outdoor space, the size of the
student body, and staff limitations, your child’s school may
limit the games students can play on the playground. Games like
tag and unsupervised sports such a