Playground Essential Agreements

The children have become more comfortable with their outdoor spaces and are curious about the different options for play. We have noticed the children play hide and seek, race around on the tricycles, make dams and waterways with sand and water. They have been playing creative games, climbing, running, and taking care of the plants in the EY garden.

Today, the children approached the teachers with some playground concerns. They were wondering about the different games and agreements they had for play. After listening to the children’s views, we called a class meeting.

The teachers posted a picture of the children playing and it led to a group discussion about the way we wanted to feel in the playground. The children shared their perspectives, stories and offered suggestions. At the end of the discussion, we made a list of the most important ideas.

When we are playing outdoors, we:

  • can ‘play’ with the toys
  • can play hide and seek
  • use a gentle, careful touch
  • ride the tricycles on the road
  • keep the sand in the sandpit
  • are safe
  • are kind
  • put the toys away when we hear the gong sound once
  • line up when we hear the gong sound twice

We will continue to encourage the children to think of ways in which they can have fun and play safely in all the different community spaces we use.

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