Serious accidents which occur in schools typically happen on the playground, and often playground supervision is a contributing factor. In fact, approximately 200,000 accidents each year send children to the emergency room for treatment of an injury which occurred on the school playground. The following tips are designed to increase the quality of the playground supervision in your school, insuring that children are safe on your playground.Order…

The first step in developing a recess program is securing buy-in from the staff. It is crucial that your staff understands the importance of recess, and how it not only makes for a more well- rounded and healthy student, but how it actually enhances learning and academic performance. The American Academy of Pediatrics backs these statements with some research found here: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/131/1/183 Tools for Prom…

Why Bullying Programs Succeed or Fail?
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Bullying Prevention Content Library


Have you visited our Bullying Prevent Content Library lately?  It is full of resources that you will find help during October and Bullying Prevention Month.The Bullying Prevention Resources Library can be found here:  https://peacefulplaygrounds.com/bullying-prevention-members/

How to Respond to Bullying Poster 
Download this how-to respond to bullying poster for a bulletin board or print as a visual reminder for your staff.

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Elementary School Videos on Bullying PreventionBy Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer

It only takes one VideoWhat you can do when you’re bullied. Strategies that work videos.This article is a list of elementary school videos that focus on teaching children 1) What is bullying and 2) How to respond to bullying. Each video is under 5 minutes. Taken together, these videos reinforce the concepts around what students can do to stop bullying in school. A specific…

10 Children's Books on Bullying Preventionby Melinda Bossenmeyer, Ed.D.

Sometimes, a good book on bullying can go a long way. It can be inspiring, intriguing, and even teach about empathy. There’s a saying. “If you want to curb bullying teach empathy.” These 12 books are sure to accomplish those purposes and a lot more too. Help children to explore bullying solutions through books.Bullying Prevention Books- https://peacefulplaygrounds.com/fe…