Common sense is one of those skills that is very useful in situations that require a simple practical solution. The only way that you can really learn how to use your initiative is by doing practical activities that give you the opportunity to learn from your mistakes.
Adults often participate in team building activities to build confidence, find out how they work with others and discover what their strengths and weaknesses are. Children, on the other hand, have access to Adventure Trails in playgrounds that give them the same opportunities.
Our Adventure Trails are just one part of our playground equipment offering – all of which are designed to help children laugh, learn and grow – emotionally, socially, cognitively and physically.
An Adventure Trail is essentially a series of obstacles that present physical challenges that require strength, balance and determination to complete.
Adventure Trail equipment tends to include stepping stones, rope bridges, monkey bars, climbing walls, poles and ropes, in a variety of combinations. Children can either attempt the trail independently or work together to help each other to complete the course.
Teachers can use Adventure Trails to give children practical opportunities to solve mathematical problems, such as the popular ‘The Fox, the Chicken and the Corn Puzzle’.
Children could be put into teams and encouraged to look at each other’s strengths, so that each of them complete a different part of the trail, with one of the children taking on the role of leader.
After the activity, the class could discuss what makes a good team leader and a good team member. The possibilities are endless and are likely to be tried out during playtimes, where the Adventure Trail will be used a lot.
Children can also grow their physical skills, fine motor skills and build muscle through movement learned and practiced on the Adventure Trail.
Read our blog on the benefits of playground climbing frames to find out more.
Or, to find out how play boosts cognitive and physical development, check out our blog.
Even writing skills can develop through play!
Choosing an Adventure Trail for your playground can be an exciting experience because there are so many pieces of equipment that can be put together in different combinations.
Playdale Adventure Trails are available in steel or timber, and are designed to create maximum play value, challenging children and testing a number of skills.
If you only have a small amount of space to fill in your playground, you can purchase individual pieces rather than a whole trail. We will give advice as to which pieces of equipment will fit in the space available.
At Playdale, we aim to make it as easy as possible for children across the country to get equal access to play opportunities.
If you are interested in bringing a local area to life with a playground, we have plenty of supporting resources that can help.
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Want to get inspired?
Head to our inspiration page.
Not sure where to start and want some expert advice?
Please feel free to contact us. Our experienced team are on hand to help.
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