Cocowave Pendulum Swing

Chains

Physical: space between chains supports a comfortable grip for use of muscle strength when standing up swinging.

Cocowave swing

Physical: supports muscle strength, sense of balance and space. Bone density is built up when children swing and jump on-off.

Social-emotional: height and speed of swinging supports self-esteem. When listening and negotiating, children develop their empathy and cooperation skills.

Cognitive: height and speed of swinging helps children to judge distances and heights.

Connectors in the side of the rope

Physical: allow for foot position between connectors resulting in ease of use when standing up swinging. Develops muscle strength.

Social-emotional: room for different body positions like standing, sitting and lying.

Coconut rope

Physical: balance and coordination is supported when walking the swaying rope. A good sense of balance transfers to other skills such as sitting still on a chair. Bone density is developed when jumping off.

Social-emotional: children swaying together on the rope experience their own and others’ movements. This spurs cooperation and consideration, e.g. when passing others on the rope.