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Playtimes outside are full of endless fun for children of all ages, but did you know that there’s room for even more giggles, smiles and developmental benefits by adding a climbing frame?
Schools can enhance the playtime experience of their pupils by investing in a high-quality climbing frame. Whether it’s an extensive frame with slides and swinging tires, or a simple log climber, there is something to suit any age, for endless playtime fun.
“Children deserve to grow and learn in a place and alongside a force that is as wild and alive as they are.” – Nicolette Sowder
Climbing frames are a positive addition to any school playground because they encourage children to spend time outside in the fresh air and in nature, something we know is highly beneficial for them. Climbing frames also provide a range of additional benefits, including:
Better School Performance
A range of studies have underlined the fact that children who play outside tend to have better academic performance. It’s particularly helpful for children with ADHD, something 5% of children in the UK have. Some studies showed that children who spent time outside saw a reduction in their ADHD symptoms. Climbing frames can only enhance time outside for ADHD and neurotypical children alike, for the benefit of their school performance and general well-being day to day.
A Huge Range Of Bodily Benefits
Climbing frames are phenomenal pieces of equipment when it comes to aiding the physical development and health of children. It encourages them to grip, jump, run, swing, climb, stretch – everything gets exercised with a climbing frame. This helps children to meet NHS guidelines for daily exercise, strengthens bones and muscles, and boosts the development of gross and fine motor skills.
Encourages Imaginative Play
Imaginative play is incredibly important for children, reducing levels of anxiety, helping them safely explore emotions, improving their academic skills, and helping them to focus in class. Climbing frames are a great facilitator for this kind of play style. Imaginative play on climbing frames can turn the equipment into a house, a ship, a castle, a coral reef – the possibilities really are endless.
Social Skills Practise
In a playground a climbing frame is a way to bring children together for play, encouraging them to work together to create games and navigate the equipment. Children also need to learn to take turns and share, as well as taking instructions from adult supervisors.
Confidence Building
Climbing frames help build confidence in children as they use the equipment and test their boundaries, safely pushing their limits, climbing higher and higher on the frame, or using a part of the frame they were afraid of before.
Why Not Speak To A Professional Climbing Frame Supplier Today?
If you’d love to enhance your school playground with a high-quality climbing frame, why not speak to a professional school equipment company today? They can give you a quote and discuss your options with you.
Worried about funding? There are lots of ways to raise the funds for a climbing frame so your pupils don’t have to miss out on this exciting and important piece of play equipment during their precious outside playtime.
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