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An Investigation of School Playground Safety Practices as Reported by School Nurses
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Hudson, Susan D.; Olsen, Heather M.; Thompson, Donna – Journal of School Nursing, 2008
The purpose of this study was to investigate school playground safety practices. The study used a purposeful sample of school nurses who attended a playground safety workshop at the 2006 National Association of School Nurses annual conference. Seventy-five questionnaires were distributed, and 64 useable questionnaires were returned. The responses…
Descriptors: Play, Equipment Maintenance, Child Safety, Prevention
Ten Ways To Keep Playtime Safe.
Thompson, Donna – School Planning and Management, 1996
Every day, more than 575 children are treated in emergency rooms for playground-related injuries. Offers 10 key principles for playground safety. (MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Equipment Maintenance, Playgrounds, Preschool Education
Supervision + Recess = Injury Prevention.
Olsen, Heather M.; Hudson, Susan D.; Thompson, Donna – Our Children, 2002
As schools try to do more with less, many PTAs are working with school officials to help improve the school environment. Playground safety is one area where PTAs can make a difference. For example, PTAs can work with schools to schedule volunteers to help with recess supervision. They can also teach children the rules of the playground and how to…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Elementary Education, Injuries, Parent School Relationship