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Vestibular Play Area, emphasizing movement and swings
Flying through the air on these child-sized swings will be a big hit with the little ones. Swinging is not only fun, but it also helps children improve their vestibular senses, which helps you to know whether you are moving or the earth is moving. The vestibular system tells you which way is up, how your body is oriented in relation to up, and how your body is moving in space. For those who need more gentle movement, a slow gliding swing will be available. For those who want a more exciting ride, the spinning bowl can twirl them around. The "softfall" rubberized surface makes this area accessible for wheel chairs and cushions any child who falls.
While the children are having a wonderful time, this area will also help them gain:
- Improved muscle tone;
- Improved sense of balance;
- Greater body position control;
- Better visual and spatial awareness; and
- Better coordination between the eyes, head, and body.
Climbing Hill/Castle
All the children will have access to this flat topped hill as they climb up or roll their wheelchair up the gentle incline. At the top they may find a beautiful castle awaiting them…or a playhouse…or a parachute to play with. This flat playing area will provide lots of opportunities for social play and increased language skills.
They will be also be improving valuable motor skills by:
- Climbing up and down;
- Carrying objects while climbing;
- Balancing on the slight incline;
- Controlling large muscles to roll down the hill; and
- Stimulating young imaginations.
