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Hello, my name is Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer. I serve as an expert witness in playground injury lawsuits and have spent the last 15 years reviewing some of the most serious and preventable playground injuries affecting children today.

One issue typically seen in schools nationwide is Withholding Recess from students. Recess is more than just a break in the day. It plays an important role in student learning, focus, behavior, and emotional well-being. In this video, we’ll explore positive alternatives to withholding recess and how schools can support student growth while keeping movement and play part of the school day.

I have gathered research, developed resources, and created practical solutions to help schools keep children active and have access to recess. These resources include:

• Alternatives to Withholding Recess due to Discipline Reasons
• Ten Alternatives to Tag
• 64 Alternatives to Withholding Recess
• Content Library: Improving Recess
• 2 Go Games Rugs and other indoor recess solutions



My mission is to provide schools and youth programs with the knowledge, strategies, and tools they need to create safer play environments, preserve recess opportunities, and support healthy, active children.

Positive Alternatives to Withholding Recess

By Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer

An Expert Witness in Playground Injury Cases

One-of-a-kind evidence based physical activity court designed to accommodate 1 to 50 individuals of various fitness abilities.

School districts continue to face multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements related to supervision failures, campus safety hazards, and preventable student injuries. Playground injuries remain one of the most common sources of school injury claims

Why Certified Playground Supervision Training is Essential

Certified playground supervision training is essential because schools are held to a “reasonably prudent” standard—and placing untrained adults in charge of student safety can be viewed as negligence. Trained supervisors actively scan, anticipate risks, and intervene before injuries occur, while untrained staff often miss hazards and supervise passively, increasing both injury risk and liability. Most importantly, documented training becomes a school’s primary defense in the event of an injury, demonstrating that proactive steps were taken to protect students.

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How to Have A Peaceful Playground

Low Cost, High Activity Playground

Playground and Strategies for Improving Recess

A Program loved by all

Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program

Create a fun place to play that eliminates arguments & conflicts on the playground and add 100 Games

1. Comprehensive Programs and Products: Peaceful Playgrounds offers more than just stencils - we provide comprehensive programs designed to transform your playground into a dynamic hub of activity and learning. From curriculum materials to consumable equipment, we offer everything you need to create a playground experience that is second to none.

The program kit includes:

• Activity guides - for consistent game rules to eliminate fighting on the playground
• Equipment - Balls, bean bags, etc to play all the games, and allow children to be physically active
• Training - We share research on what is going wrong on playgrounds and how to implement 5 solutions
• Blueprint designs - Students need game markings that are more than "pretty" - they need designs developed for their motor-development skill level so they can be successful. They choose to be active when there are options at their skill level.
• Striping Machine & Paint - to outline all the games on your playground.
• AND MORE!

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“With no grass area and only blacktop space, Peaceful Playgrounds was what we needed!” says Marianne Hertzog of Thomas Jefferson Elementary, NY. Easy to paint, teach, and apply—this program gave students more to do during recess and PE, making playtime active, structured, and engaging.

Order now to paint your playground over the summer and start the school year with a fresh, organized, and safe space for active play.



The Peaceful Playgrounds Program is a nationally recognized and award-winning physical activity program touching nearly 4 million children annually for over 27 years! 

Contact us. We can assist you with brochures, estimate and everything you need to get started today.

(951) 245-6970 or officestaff@peacefulplaygrounds.com

10 Steps to a Peaceful Playground

Creating Safe, Active, Happy Playgrounds

 A How-To Guide For Playground Supervision

Playground supervision plays a critical role in keeping all kids safe at school.  Yet, only a small number of playground supervisors receive any training on their roles and responsibilities. It is not uncommon as a result of the lack of training injuries occur. But proactive supervision and planning can reduce the likelihood of an injury that results in the threat of a lawsuit because of inadequate playground supervision.

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