A school playground should be a place where kids of all abilities and interests can play, learn and grow together. However, it’s easy to get stuck in the trap of thinking that all kids want the same things from a playground. In reality, many kids prefer to engage in imaginative and creative activities that require more fine motor control than running around on playground equipment. That’s why it’s important to add different types of playground equipment that stimulate kids’ minds and bodies.
For example, a climbing wall and obstacle course encourage children to use their imagination while testing their grit and overcoming challenges. A sandbox or water play area provides another fun way to exercise gross motor skills. Musically inclined students can express themselves with a stage and music equipment like drums and a marimba. And for a low-cost addition, schools can paint murals on adjacent walls that are either artistic or instructional (a world map, for example). For advice on Playgrounds Cheltenham, contact a site such as www.greenfieldsltd.co.uk/services/playgrounds-and-parks/
One of the best ways to improve a school playground is by breaking it into different zones. Dividing a playground helps you understand the unofficial areas that students occupy during break times and allows you to better target improvements for each area. By addressing a few areas at a time, you can also keep students engaged as they watch the playground improve each day.