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Playgrounds are for fun and exercise! Kids love to climb, swing, slide, and spin. But playgrounds that are neglected can can cause injuries to little and big bodies! Kid Scoop helps you recognize when your neighborhood playgrounds contain hazards—like broken equipment, peeling paint, splintered wood, or sharp edges. Preventing accidents on and off the playground means knowing what to look for and using common sense to protect yourself and others from injury. Use our checklist to complete a “Hazard Hunt” and become a safety agent others can turn to for advice. Stay sharp by sharpening your safety skills!
In this issue students will:
- read informational text about safe practices
- use a checklist to check out your neighborhood playground
- learn about safer clothing
- use context clues to select missing words
- learn the history of seat belts
- locate unsafe incidents in the news
- write about playground safety
7 page PDF
