If you’ve ever been to any sort of indoor playground or outdoor playground, you’ll likely have come to the general conclusion that these spaces are filled with brightly coloured slides and equipment. But have you ever wondered whether there was a reason for having selected these colours? Maybe it is simply to fulfill an ongoing theme, but what if there was evidence to suggest that colour selection can influence usage,…
Playgrounds provide the perfect opportunity for your children to get outdoors, release some energy, enjoy the fresh air, stay active, and of course, socialize with other children doing the same thing! As you know, playing is important for your child’s social and physical/cognitive skill development. Due to the fact that outdoor playgrounds provide an array of equipment options like swings, slides and monkey bars, these can all be used to…
If you go to virtually any outdoor playground across North America, you are basically guaranteed to see a slide of some sort. Not only that, but you’re bound to witness eager and excited faces lined up to go down it! After all, slides are exhilarating, fast, and fun for children of several age groups! Why Slides? Most children are naturally thrill seekers and fearless when it comes to exploring…