The Therapeutic Benefits of Nature Play
Nature play is recognised for its therapeutic benefits. The contrast of stepping out of the built environment of the classroom to the open-ended, green, leafy space of nature provides students with the opportunity to relax.
A well designed nature play playground is able to absorb a large number of students comfortably, with vignettes within which to retreat. Dry riverbed, water pump, loose parts play, balance beams, seating under trees, boulders and a yarning circle are some of the elements that are inviting for students to enjoy.
Outdoor kitchens with utensils with a sandpit nearby can generate countless variations of role playing and imaginative play. Physical movements of climbing, jumping, rolling and crawling can be facilitated deliberately through the choice of larger wooden equipment.
A tinker table, complete with baskets of loose materials can encourage the construction of wonder-filled creations.
Nature Play is also ideally suited to providing sensory play, with tactile engagement of the senses and cosy spaces of rest.
The natural stone and timbers evoke imaginative play and landscaped gardens create retreat spaces for individuals and small groups, which can be used not only at break time but throughout the school day.
At Everything Outside we offer a one-stop-shop design and construction company of showcase, stunning projects for schools on the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and regional Queensland.
Make contact with Andrew on 0466 166 054 or andrew@everythingoutside.com.au for a visit to your school.
The Therapeutic Benefits of Nature Play
Nature play is recognised for its therapeutic benefits. The contrast of stepping out of the built environment of the classroom to the open-ended, green, leafy space of nature provides students with the opportunity to relax.
A well designed nature play playground is able to absorb a large number of students comfortably, with vignettes within which to retreat. Dry riverbed, water pump, loose parts play, balance beams, seating under trees, boulders and a yarning circle are some of the elements that are inviting for students to enjoy.
Outdoor kitchens with utensils with a sandpit nearby can generate countless variations of role playing and imaginative play. Physical movements of climbing, jumping, rolling and crawling can be facilitated deliberately through the choice of larger wooden equipment.
A tinker table, complete with baskets of loose materials can encourage the construction of wonder-filled creations.
Nature Play is also ideally suited to providing sensory play, with tactile engagement of the senses and cosy spaces of rest.
The natural stone and timbers evoke imaginative play and landscaped gardens create retreat spaces for individuals and small groups, which can be used not only at break time but throughout the school day.
At Everything Outside we offer a one-stop-shop design and construction company of showcase, stunning projects for schools on the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and regional Queensland.
Make contact with Andrew on 0466 166 054 or andrew@everythingoutside.com.au for a visit to your school.