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Rocking together

Social-emotional: the possibility of rocking two together trains cooperation skills. Consideration of others when rocking.

Theme

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

Rocking spring

Physical: response to movements adds to spatial awareness and sense of balance. These are fundamental motor skills that help the child's ability to sit still on a chair which takes a good sense of balance.

Cognitive: trains the understanding of cause and effect: when I move my body, the spring responds with movement.

Center platform

Physical: supports agility, balance and coordination when standing, using leg and core muscles, building bone density when jumping. Facilitate sitting and lying also, allowing for users with disabilities.

Social-emotional: provides an inclusive space. Point for gathering and for care givers assisting. Teamwork and socializing when rocking together.

Handhold

Physical: the possibility to hold onto more areas of the handhold ensures a good grip, necessary for rocking intensely. This trains hand and arm muscles.

Double seating option

Social-emotional: the possibility of two rocking together supports cooperation skills. Furthermore, the physical contact with others is great for the well-being of children, measurable in lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels.

Foot support

Physical: the possibility of footrest supports intensive rocking. Rocking stimulates the senses of balance and space that are fundamental in managing the world securely.