Designed for Everyone – Inclusive Playgrounds
Author: Austin Stanfel
As the saying goes, ‘Play is the work of the child’, and these days, kids don’t indulge in active play anymore, they’re instead on computers, tablets, and smartphones. Too much screen time is not only bad for kids’ weight management but detrimental to their mental, social, and physical health. So, what can we do about it? Provide more play opportunities! But it is not as simple as it sounds. Why? Because at times, not every7 Design Elements for Superior Play Value
Author: Austin Stanfel
7 Design Elements for Superior Play Value
Any playground can be beneficial to children as play areas, but many of the activities in well-designed playgrounds can actually help in a child’s natural development. There are known to be 7 elements required for a playground to meet its full potential in improving a child’s natural development, and these are:- • Swinging
- • Sliding
- • Climbing
- • Brachiating (Swinging from one arm to another)
- • Spinning
- • Balancing
- • Sensory Systems.
Should a playground evaluated it“pay value” or “play value”?
Author: Austin Stanfel
We all have had our own experiences on a playground. As kids, we spent a lot of time exploring and expelling our energies with friends in the playground. We also have heard stories from our friends about their experiences on the playground. Well yes, this is where we learn and get exposed to friendship, fight, or fear. It cannot be denied that playgrounds have a profound influence on the minds ofExploring The Latest Trends For Outdoor Play Structures
Author: Austin Stanfel
Reading books in a classroom setting is great for the development of the cognitive and even social skills of children, but outdoor games do it even better. The times are changing, and children are picking up skills in ways that are totally different now than it was in the past.
This article explores the latest trends for outdoor play structures and describes how they mould a child’s experiences, skills and character. Some of these new trends incorporate technology into playground equipment, while others encourage the reconnection to nature.
Climbing Walls Climbing is an excellent all-round sport for children. Although it’s ideal for older children with well-developed muscles and fine motor skills, it can be adapted to the needs
Global Playground Initiatives: 9 Organizations for Kids
Author: Austin Stanfel
Playgrounds happen to be a great source of fun and entertainment for children. This applies to most of the children. You will rarely come across a child who does not enjoy playgrounds. It seems like playing in a playground is something that is naturally ingrained in the psyche of every child. Let a child enter a playground for the first time, and you will find him/her interacting with the props all on his/her own. It is,however, unfortunate that many children do not get the opportunity to enjoy playgrounds. This is especially true for children in underdeveloped countries. However, there are 9 organizations that are working to change this. These include: Play Pilipinas, The Philippines Play Pilipinas is an organization
Tips to Prevent Playground Injuries
Author: Austin Stanfel
Watching your child enjoy the playground equipment should be a joyous occasion for parents. However, for many parents, the risk of their child injuring themselves is a major concern. This is only natural; everybody’s primary instinct is to protect their children from harm. This article will examine some simple tips to help you stop your child from injuring themselves at the playground. One of the easiest ways to protect your child from