Ocean & Jungle with Net Tower

Binoculars

Cognitive: the binoculars set a tangible theme and thus spur dramatic play. Dramatic play is a great trainer of language and communication skills.

Creative: the binoculars can be turned in all directions. Looking through them gives a new perspective on the world.

Accessible stairway

Physical: climbing the accessible stairway is for all and supports cross coordination as well as arm and leg muscles. For young children, walking stairs and alternating feet is developed.

Social-emotional: room for active breaks and adult helpers. An inclusive space.

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.

Climbing net

Physical: the inclined net supports the upward climbing movement of the body. Children develop cross-body coordination and muscle strength. The asymmetry of the net challenges the children’s climbing.

Social-emotional: the big meshes allow for more children seated together, sharing.

Curly climber

Physical: coordination and proprioception are supported when placing arms and legs correctly for going down. Sense of balance when rotating. Arm muscles for holding tight.

Social-emotional: empathy stimulated by turn-taking.

Cognitive: logical thinking when placing arms and legs right for rotating downwards.

Megaphone

Social-emotional: inspires communication and turn-taking skills.

Cognitive: distortion of sound evokes curiosity and stimulates an understanding of cause and effect.

Curved climbing wall

Physical: children develop their cross-body coordination, proprioception and leg, arm and hand strength. Climbing on a curved surface is an extra challenge to muscles.

Den

Physical: crawling trough the possible openings trains spatial awareness.

Social-emotional: the enclosed space invites social play for two or three children.