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Fireman's pole

Physical: coordination is supported when going down, as well as arm and core muscles. Landing strengthens bone density, which is built for life in early childhood.

Social-emotional: turn-taking and risk-taking.

Cognitive: young children develop their understanding of space, speed and distances when gliding down fast.

Play sphere

Social-emotional: can be played from both sides, encouraging cooperation.

Cognitive: cause and effect understanding.

Creative: leave a mark and place the spheres at different positions.

Curved climbing wall

Physical: children develop their cross-body coordination, proprioception and leg, arm and hand strength. Climbing on a curved surface is an extra challenge to muscles.

Bench

Social-emotional: the bench is big enough for two and makes a nice meeting point. Sitting closely together with friends is good for children’s social skills and well-being.

Den

Physical: crawling trough the possible openings trains spatial awareness.

Social-emotional: the enclosed space invites social play for two or three children.

Slide

Physical: sliding develops spatial awareness and a sense of balance. Furthermore, the core muscles are trained when sitting upright going down.

Social-emotional: empathy stimulated by turn-taking.

Cognitive: young children develop their understanding of space, speed and distances when sliding down quickly.

Crawl-through hole

Physical: the hole allows for climbing and crawling through, developing cross coordination, proprioception and spatial awareness.

Social-emotional: cooperation and turn-taking when passing one another.

Cognitive: understanding space, shape and measures when seeing if the body can fit through the hole.

Climbing net

Physical: hand-eye coordination, cross coordination and proprioception are trained. These are fundamental for judging the body in time and space, crucial life skills for navigating the world securely.

Theme

Cognitive: suggests a theme and supports dramatic play, which stimulates languages and communication skills.