John Says:
" You can get hurt if you play on equipment that is not made for you. Some equipment is made for children that are ages 2-5 and some for ages 5-12. If smaller children play on the older equipment, they can get hurt. Older children should not play on equipment that is made for 2-5 year olds".

Things to Remember!

Different equipment is made for children of different ages.
	Preschoolers (2-5 year olds) should play on equipment that is 6 feet and under.
	School-age children (5-12 year olds) should play on equipment that is 8 feet and under.
It is important to know that not all playground equipment is made for every child. Children ages 2-5 should play on equipment that meets their developmental needs. Children ages 5-12 should play on equipment that meets their developmental needs.

Test Your Knowledge!

1.How old should children be to play on this piece of equipment?

2-5

5-12

All children

No children should play here

2.How old should children be to play on this piece of equipment?

2-5

5-12

All children

No children should play here

3.How old should children be to play on this piece of equipment?

2-5

5-12

All children

No children should play here

4.How old should children be to play on this piece of equipment?

2-5

5-12

All children

No children should play here

5.How old should children be to play on this piece of equipment?

2-5

5-12

All children

No children should play here

6.How old should children be to play on this piece of equipment?

2-5

5-12

All children

No children should play here

7.Should this child be playing on this piece of equipment?

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