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As a principal, the well-being of students extends far beyond test scores and classroom curriculum. It encompasses their safety throughout the entire school day, from the quiet focus of morning lessons to the exuberant energy of recess. This seemingly carefree time for play and social interaction can quickly turn dangerous when scorching temperatures transform the playground into a potential health hazard.



The death last year of Yahushua Robinson, a student who died from heatstroke during physical education class, serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the very real dangers posed by extreme heat. Yashushua Robinson’s death occurred in Lake Elsinore at Canyon Lake Middle School. I live in Canyon Lake, CA where the temperature reaches 107 on many days in the summer when students attend year-round school. We are located 80 miles southeast of Los Angeles and about 60 miles west of Palm Springs, CA.

Student Heat Guidelines

While many states have adopted guidelines to protect student-athletes during practices and games, these protections often fail to encompass all students throughout the entire school day, particularly during unstructured recess periods and physical education.

A proposed bill in California would require the California Department of Education to establish heat safety protocols for public schools which is a critical step in the right direction. But we cannot afford to wait for legislation to catch up with the urgency of this issue.

The playground transforms beneath the summer sun. Slide surfaces that were cool to the touch in the morning become searing hot by midday. Play structures designed to encourage climbing and exploration turn into heat traps, absorbing the sun’s rays and radiating them back onto unsuspecting students. Even seemingly harmless activities like running across the blacktop can lead to heat exhaustion or worse in extreme temperatures.

The consequences of heatstroke on the playground are severe and can be life-altering. Children, with their smaller bodies and less developed thermoregulatory systems, are particularly susceptible. Symptoms like dizziness, nausea, and headaches can quickly escalate to confusion, seizures, and even coma. The long-term effects of heatstroke can include organ damage and even death.



The following recommendations are some proactive steps that schools can take, to ensure the safety of our students during recess, especially during the scorching summer months. To begin the school and community commitment to go beyond simply adhering to minimum requirements to creating a culture of heat awareness and implementing preventative measures before heat-related illnesses have a chance to occur.

Playground Supervisor Training Reduces Injuries

Why is it important to actively supervise children on the playground?

Active supervision is a strategy that works; it helps ensure safety and positive play experiences. It requires adult supervisors who are alert, are aware, know safe playground rules, and intervene when inappropriate behavior occur. Supervision is the active, yet unobtrusive, monitoring of the play environment. –National Program for Playground Safety.

Expert Witness-Playground Injuries

As you may know, for more than 20 years, I have been hired as an expert witness in cases involving student injuries and how those related to playground supervision, playground supervision training and safety.

In this article, I will share with you some words of wisdom I have learned serving as an expert. One key in all of the cases has been whether Administration implemented and maintained active playground supervision. Negligent supervision is a contributing factor in 40% of all injury cases, so providing playground supervisor training to your school staff plays a huge role in reducing injuries and potential avoidance of District liability.

Implement and Maintain Proper Playground Supervision

The dreaded call from an attorney



A typical call from a student’s plaintiff lawyer will say, “We plan to sue the school and the principal because my client was severely injured. The supervision must have been negligent.” The attorney’s statement is important to the question of whether your school site is implementing and maintaining adequate supervision.

If an injury occurs and it could have been prevented through proper supervision or by taking action to remediate a foreseeable problem, then your school site may face liability for the child’s injury.

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5. Educational Markings for Meaningful Learning: Unlike decorative markings that serve purely aesthetic purposes, Peaceful Playgrounds' markings are designed with education in mind. Our markings incorporate educational elements such as hopscotch math, alphabet games, and geography lessons, turning the playground into an extension of the classroom and enhancing learning opportunities through play.

Don't settle for an ordinary playground experience - choose Peaceful Playgrounds and unlock the full potential of your school's outdoor space. Join countless schools across the country who have already experienced the transformative power of Peaceful Playgrounds.

Together, let's create a playground where every child can learn, play, and grow!

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