Tall Castle, Small

Cannon

Cognitive: the cannon set a tangible theme and thus spur dramatic play. Dramatic play supports language and communication skills.

Height

Social-emotional: children develop courage and self-regulation when being up high. This positively affects self-confidence.

Wire frame tunnel

Physical: the steep climb in open space trains spatial awareness, cross coordination and muscle strength.

Social-emotional: sense of height and thrill, turn-taking and consideration of others.

Fireman's pole

Physical: coordination is supported when going down, as well as arm and core muscles. Landing strengthens bone density, which is built for life in early childhood.

Social-emotional: turn-taking and risk-taking.

Hammock

Physical: coordination and sense of balance when swaying.

Social-emotional: meeting, pushing friends gently back and forth, turn-taking.

Rock climber

Physical: supports cross coordination and leg, arm and hand strength.

Social-emotional: the inclination makes climbing feel secure, especially for younger children.

Climbing wall

Physical: supports cross coordination and leg, arm and hand strength. Climbing through the holes trains proprioception.

Social-emotional: children develop courage when climbing up high. This positively affects self-confidence.

Long tube slide

Physical: sliding develops spatial awareness and the sense of balance.

Social-emotional: the height ensures extra speed and thrill. Empathy stimulated by turn-taking and consideration of others. Feeling of security when stopping on extra long slide mouth.

Balcony

Social-emotional: the balcony invites meetings and interaction with people on ground level.