Properly planned outdoor play areas can be an important aid in the rehabilitation and learning experiences of handicapped children. For a handicapped child the playground becomes a major training and treatment facility as well as a play experience. This bibliography is intended to assist designers in collecting the necessary data and information…

This book summarizes the experiences of those involved in the development and construction of the Parkview Creative Playground, Bellingham, Washington, in the form of a step-by-step guide outlining their activities and strategies. Areas discussed include: definition of a creative playground; determining the need for a creative playground; ideas…

Two treatments, an individual behavior contract and group behavior games, were studied to determine if they reduced disruptive playground behavior. The 191 subjects were second- and fifth-grade students in two public schools. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)

In a conversation, well known architectural innovator in the area of playgrounds presents his views on one of education's most underestimated and most misunderstood facilities. (EA)

Advocates planning environments that respond to the behavioral needs and learning styles of children in the early adolescent stage in order to make easier their transition from primary to middle school. (CM)

Describes the variety of play spaces found in urban areas in Denmark: in banks, stores and individual businesses, neighborhood parks and small pocket playgrounds, specialized adventure and traffic playgrounds with supervised activities, and commercial amusement parks. (CM)

In view of the developmental value of children's play activity, playground equipment should be constructed of high quality material and should be designed with the child's maximum total growth in mind. (LH)

The National Action Plan for the Prevention of Playground Injuries identifies four areas of playground risks that cause most playground injuries and deaths, including inappropriate equipment size for the age of the children, hard surfaces, inadequate supervision, and inadequate maintenance. Parents and school staff must become educated about these…

Examines issues surrounding playground safety, noting the role that the journal "Leisure Today" and the American Association for Leisure and Recreation have played in improving playground safety standards. Some of the safety issues include: age appropriate design, playground surfacing, adult supervision, and maintenance. (SM)

Every day, more than 575 children are treated in emergency rooms for playground-related injuries. Offers 10 key principles for playground safety. (MLF)

Describes several common misconceptions about bullying. For example, everyone knows what bullying is; boys will be boys. Discusses development and implementation of bullying prevention strategies to make playgrounds and hallways safe by improving supervision, developing specific routines, and incorporating social-emotional learning. Also…

An article about play structure manufacturers includes a table which lists age range, guarantees, help available for planning installation, time needed for ordering, method of installation, and other information. Names, mailing addresses, and telephone numbers are included. (DG)

Interviews with 174 11-year olds in London schools determined that playtime was very popular, but concerns were expressed about bad weather, not knowing what to do, and disruptive behavior. Unacceptable playground behavior was taken too much for granted. Football seemed to dominate other activities. (SK)

Describes standards for playing surfaces and characteristics of play surfaces made of organic loose material, inorganic loose material, and compact materials. Necessary site preparation is discussed. An extensive, annotated list of manufacturers of surfaces is included. (DR)

Provides detailed plans for the construction of 11-by-11-by-5.5-inch hollow wooden blocks that can be constructed with simple tools by child-care providers and parents. Children's play with hollow blocks, which can also be constructed half- and double-size, allows them to develop muscular coordination and assists in their social and emotional…