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Slide

Physical: sliding develops spatial awareness and a sense of balance. Furthermore, the core muscles are trained when sitting upright going down.

Social-emotional: empathy stimulated by turn-taking.

Cognitive: young children develop their understanding of space, speed and distances when sliding down quickly.

Membrane

Physical: the bouncy membrane develops the sense of balance when the child stands, steps or sits here.

Social-emotional: great point for a break or meeting with friends.

Inclined net

Physical: the inclined net supports the upward climbing movement of the body, training cross-body coordination and muscle strength.

Social-emotional: the meshes allow for more children being seated or lying together, sharing.

Cannon

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

Rock climber

Physical: supports cross coordination and leg, arm and hand strength. The hand-holds on top ease entry into platform.

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

Bow net

Physical: the interconnected bow net and ladders make a challenging climb. This supports cross coordination and major muscles.

Social-emotional: the climbers feel the movements of their peers in the net. This evokes cooperation, turn-taking and empathy. Climbing over the top beams promotes risk taking and thus sense of achievement and self-confidence.

Bow platform

Social-emotional: the roomy platform makes a fine meeting destination for children, who have embarked via varied climbers training cross coordination and risk-taking skills.

Net bridge

Physical: children develop their balance, cross coordination and spatial awareness in the open net.

Social-emotional: interaction with children outside, socializing. Cooperation and consideration, e.g. when passing others.

Observation post

Physical: being up high develops spatial awareness and sense of balance.

Social-emotional: a destination and meeting point up high adds social interaction as well as thrill and great views.