The Seven Elements of Play
Author: Austin Stanfel
Children love going to playgrounds, and it brings them many benefits. For example, they can improve their social skills and improve their physical development while playing. However, there are seven elements that every successful playground needs. Let’s look at what they are: 1. Swings Having a swing set gives the impression that they
Factors of Consider Before Planning Setting up a Playground
Author: Austin Stanfel
Playground planning requires a lot of foresight and must be suitable for the age group you are targeting. The landscape, design, and plan for the playground equipment must be appropriate for the age. It should also be high-graded equipment that must fit the actual space requirements and must conform to the
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 we7 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 getExploring 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