Playground Physical Development

This outdoor playground is perfectly suited for children ages 5-8. Railings and walls protect the open edges of the elevated platforms. No sharp objects protrude in ways that could lead to possible hazards; the model outlines structures that are covered or made of soft, sturdy material such as plastic or rubber. The playground is also very contained to one area making it easy for adults to monitor all children at play. Because of these safety percussions, children as young as five can play in and learn from this developmentally appropriate playground. There are many ways to climb on this playground. The front of the structure has platforms similar to stairs that younger children can use. This requires and refines the physical motor development …show more content…
Children can engage in roll play together with established expectations and rules. This means of cooperative play engages children’s self-regulation and reasoning while enhancing socio-emotional development (Dewar, 2008). This particular feature of the playground is also handicap accessible for children who cannot function at the same level of physical development as others their age. The chalkboard that acts as a third wall to the playhouse under the playground is also accessible to children with disabilities. The chalkboard engages children’s creative minds in artistic expression or linguistic practice. Children’s fine motor development grows by writing and drawing. They can enhance their cognitive development by writing letters or spelling our words. Children who draw together practice the sharing of space and an overall socio-emotional awareness of respect. This are of the playground also leaves room for imitation and learning from others. Younger children can watch more developed children climb or draw and mimic their …show more content…
When children count and use numbers in play they are more likely to be mathematically strong later in life (Dewar, 2008). This game also requires the physical balance of hopping on one foot and social interaction and cooperation. The swings also involve balance and the skill of pumping legs to make children move forward and backward. This logical understanding of shifting weight and movement deepens their cognitive understanding of how the world around them works in relation to themselves. The slides motivate children to climb and explore their environment through the thrill of adrenaline and the feeling of falling. When children can initiate these feelings in themselves, they gain a sense of control over the world around them and enjoy the discovery in sensory