Adding swings, roundabouts and seesaws to your playground offers numerous benefits that enhance the overall play experience.
Swinging, spinning and bouncing is a fun and joyful activity that can improve mood, reduce stress, and provide a sense of freedom and exhilaration. It allows children to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
These classic items help children develop essential motor skills, including coordination, balance, and muscle strength. The act of pumping their legs and holding onto the swing, and testing their balance via spinning promotes physical fitness and agility. It provides sensory input that is beneficial for children’s vestibular (balance) system, this can be particularly soothing and helpful for children with sensory processing disorders.
Having a swing, roundabout or seesaw in your play area also encourage social interaction and cooperation among children as they take turns, push each other, and engage in shared play. This fosters communication, empathy, and teamwork. With the addition of inclusive swing and roundabout options, such as wheelchair access or cradle seats, all children, regardless of their abilities, can enjoy the playground. This promotes a sense of community and belonging.