Kids have the most vivid imaginations, don’t they?
They can play with pretty much anything and have oodles of fun. They have this magical ability to take something as simple as a cardboard box and turn it into something else, like a time machine or a spaceship! And it might look like a climbing frame to you and me but, to them, it’s actually a den.
Although they are well and truly capable of keeping themselves occupied with their make-believe games, we thought we’d share with you a few of our favourite school playground ideas to really spur on little one’s imaginations.
3 innovative ideas for the schoolyard:
- A busy play town
With fantasy realism of a busy town, children can jump right into character and lose themselves in a world of pretend play and exploration. Things like thermoplastic line-markings on the ground, traffic lights and road signs can bring the school playground to life as they drive around on their bikes, trikes and scooters. You might even consider bringing out the fancy dress box – allowing pupils to get into the character of a lollipop man or lady, a police officer, firefighter or postman. Whatever you have in mind, Setter Play would love to hear your ideas and help you create the best roadway and play town.
- A fairy-tale treehouse
Turn your school playground into an enchanted forest with a fairy-tale treehouse. Don’t have a tree? Not to worry, our bespoke treehouses can be raised on stilts and platforms – complying with the height restrictions schools have to adhere to – whilst creating the illusion of living amongst the trees. Aside from bringing an element of excitement to the schoolyard, they are also the perfect spot for child-led games and role play. Before you know it, fairy-tale influenced games will be the norm.
- A castle – fit for kings and queens
Ever thought about adding a touch of magic to your play area? We have just the solution here at Setter Play. Play castles have long been a favourite of school children and offer almost unlimited play value. Our custom-made wooden castles can truly set the scene for girls and boys – making role plays all the more enjoyable. But that’s not all. Whilst helping pupils to get into character, our playground castles feature a range of challenging activities – including ramps, scramble nets and rock walls – which aid physical development at the same time.
Create the perfect school playground today
Here at Setter Play, we find that our play castles prove to be most popular, and have created a vast range of wooden castle playgrounds for primary schools within our home county. If you’re looking for a little inspiration for your school or would like to find out more about the bespoke projects we have completed, feel free to take a look at our case studies.
Alternatively, if you have your own ideas and are keen to get the ball rolling, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01462 817 538. We are always on hand and would love to hear from you.
