The physical, cognitive and social benefits of play are widely recognised. Schools around Australia are designing their outdoor spaces to contribute to growth and development of their kids! Stay ahead of the curve with these top three design trends, backed by research, grant proposals, and kids’ choice.
1. Nature Play combined with traditional playgrounds.
A recent review conducted by the University of South Australia revealed that nature play improves children’s complex thinking skills, social skills and creativity. While traditional playgrounds improve coordination, problem solving skills, and confidence building, they often lack natural sensory input.
By combining nature play with traditional playground design, schools can create beneficial environments for kids that are safe and easy to supervise.
Imagination Play uses 100% sustainably sourced Australian timber
- Beautiful Australian hard-woods incorporated with traditional playground elements
- Hand felled by the team and processed in our on-site, solar powered kiln.
- Resin filled and sanded to perfection for a soft touch finish
- Free-standing steppers, tepees, logs and benches are also able to provide a frame work for unstructured play.
2. Challenge playground courses for schools.
Ninja style play has inspired Aussie kids to take pride in physical challenges, hone their resilience, and inspires them to become physically active.
Providing challenge courses in the school environment encourages kids to seek out physical activity and helps them develop safe risk assessment tools. Ninja is a clear HIT with the kids!
Imagination Play has a large range of Challenge courses for schools
- Sizes and configurations to suit all spaces and budgets
- Extremely high quality materials, UV protected for vibrant, long lasting colour
- Designs to suit primary and secondary aged children
- New ninja courses coming soon in 2022!
3. Inclusive playgrounds for school communities.
Inclusive playgrounds are more than areas with easy access. They are spaces that encourage cooperation and communal play, regardless of ability. A big trend for 2022, with many government grants available to schools for increasing inclusive play spaces.
Imagination play has a range of inclusive play equipment items, and a design team with experience laying out inclusive playgrounds that bring great benefits to the school community for years to come!
Inclusive playgrounds, interactive panels and outdoor musical equipment.
Imagination Play has a huge range of inclusive items
- Our team can help with advice on inclusive grant applications
- Designs to suit primary and secondary aged children
- We develop truly inclusive designs that encourage communal play and social
interaction. - Is your school considering a new playground or an upgrade to existing equipment? Our design team can help!
Book your FREE design consultation with Imagination Play today.
