See-saws and Rockers have been a popular medium of play for generations. Why? Turns out the rocking motion that a child enjoys on rocking play equipment has many benefits. The movement and need to balance themselves builds gross motor skills, it strengthens core muscle strength and they also learn critical push-pull skills to gain and […]
Natural elements like sand and water trigger children’s sensory skills and stimulate creative development Watch a child that is letting water run through their fingers or sifting sand and you are witnessing a complex set of skills being developed and deep level learning taking place. When children are engaged in playing with natural elements the […]
The new Zodiac Swing sets a new standard in 360 degree swinging Dramatic curves of the Zodiac Swing are an instant drawcard for children near and far, presenting the ultimate multi-directional swinging experience. The innovative design introduces a new level of intuitive safety by visually defining the swinging space and increasing the play appeal at […]
And how will they help me get a better result with our new playground? Play is an important aspect of a child’s life, which affects their learning, knowledge, skill development (including problem solving), social and imaginative abilities and more. So you’re just getting started on the process of designing or building a new playground area? […]
Save time and money by identifying and ordering your playground spare parts online You can purchase play equipment spare parts and playground maintenance products quickly and easily at the right prices through our new online store www.playgroundparts.com.au When there is a part you can’t track down or you don’t know the brand of the equipment, […]
(Just to clarify, we’re talking about kids using whatever they can lay their hands on to have some good, healthy fun). In the “good old days” Free Play happened at home in the backyard, on the driveway or in the rumpus room. Hopefully it still does, and frankly that’s where it belongs. You know what […]
We like kids to take risks when they play. It teaches them so much. But note, there is a big difference between a hazard and a risk. We believe playgrounds should be hazard free, not risk free. A hazard is something the child can’t see or predict as a result of their own actions or […]
