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Help with recess hassles and headaches.

If you need assistance with recess give us a call 951-245-6970. Peaceful Playgrounds staff is here to help you problem solve any issues you may be facing. We'll also share our research on playgrounds, identifying what goes wrong on the typical playgrounds and 5 solutions we put into place to solve those problems.
Structured vs Unstructured Recess

Today I received a phone call from a second-grade teacher. She indicated that she had a behavior challenged child (frequent discipline issues) and was growing pretty frustrated with him. In response to Jeremy (not his real name), who was hitting kids, pushing kids, and causing chaos at recess, the school decided that they would offer structured activities for all second-grade kids, which limited them to a specific area of the playground. More...
Alternatives to Withholding Recess
Think of alternatives as ways to earn something extra rather than taking away something.

Withholding Recess is Prohibited in 44% of School Districts Given the value of recess in a student’s physical and social development and the need for periodic breaks from classroom instruction, withholding recess is prohibited in 44% of school districts across the nation. Educators and administrators alike are examining the use of recess as punishment. More....
Equipment label ELEM
A comprehensive set of physical education and recess equipment that will help you maximize your physical education or recess programs.

This equipment pack includes approximately 200 pieces of equipment.

REG. $1299
Peaceful Playground Program Kit, Equipment Companion Package, Recess Roll Out Stencils, Instructional Games DVD Series, School Set Activity Guides, Striping Machine and Paint, Site License, Staff Webinar and more…. Considered the standard in K-6 playground design.

REG. $5999
Six of our more popular markings for getting children involved in recess games. When kids are involved in games, you have fewer problems. 

 Game Markings include Hopscotch, Number Line, Multi-Use Circle, Four Square, Ball Hopscotch, and Target.

Reg. $1299