Part 1: Playground Safety Rules

Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank.

Word Bank: slide, climb, wait, swing, running, hands, safe, push, feet, ladder

1. Always use the ___________ to go up a slide, not the front.
2. When using swings, hold on with both ___________.
3. Never ___________ someone else on the playground equipment.
4. Before going down a ___________, check that the bottom is clear.
5. Use both hands and feet when you ___________ on a structure.
6. ___________ your turn if someone is using the equipment.
7. Keep both ___________ on the ground when getting off a swing.
8. Walk, don’t go ___________, near playground equipment.
9. Make sure the area is ___________ before jumping off any equipment.
10. Only ___________ on equipment designed for climbing.

Part 2: Safe or Unsafe?

Read each situation and circle SAFE or UNSAFE.

1. Ben climbs up the ladder to use the slide properly.
   SAFE / UNSAFE
2. Ella runs through the playground without looking where she is going.
   SAFE / UNSAFE
3. Jake pushes his friend on the swings to help them go higher.
   SAFE / UNSAFE
4. Mia waits until the bottom of the slide is clear before going down.
   SAFE / UNSAFE
5. Liam jumps off the top of the monkey bars.
   SAFE / UNSAFE

Part 3: Draw It!

On the back of this paper, draw a picture of yourself using playground equipment safely.

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