Why learning through play is so important and how to create an environment for educational play.
The school playground is essential for children’s development. After all, children spend a large part of their time at school and the school playground. Children can relax, play together, discover, develop where quarrels arise and are settled, where children become resilient. In this way, the school playground forms a fundamental basis for children’s social, physical, motor, and educational development.
When you exercise, you’re putting the motor cortexes in your brain to work. These motor cortexes play an essential part in the way information is being processed and stored. Studies show that more active people can focus and remember things better than inactive people. This is due to increased blood flow to the brain, which makes exercise both important to your physical health and learning capabilities
Why interactive play in your school playground?
School playground equipment is primarily intended to provide fun. At the same time, playing in the fresh air is also educational. A study confirmed that playing outside, especially with young children, causes brain development and contributes to motor, social, and cognitive development. These developments can be observed in both traditional and interactive play equipment.
However, there are a few advantages with interactive devices:
The brain creates extra cells through movement so that the learning material is absorbed faster. Promote learning performance and stimulate education in children in a fun way!
Read more about educational play in this article on playful math activities.
Promoting a healthy lifestyle is getting more attention in schools, and because of this, there is also more awareness of sports and exercise. But how can you organize the scarce outdoor space as optimally as possible so that all the children can enjoy playing and exercising?
Contact us and find out how!
Playing outside should be accessible to everyone, regardless of origin, age, gender, and skills. Sometimes even small adjustments to ‘normal’ playground equipment are enough. Having fun is important to us. If you experience pleasure, then you feel safe and wanted. From this safe feeling, you push the boundaries, and opportunities become visible. Yalp’s interactive playsets are accessible, non-stigmatizing, challenging, and exciting for all ages and abilities.
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– Mr. Meser, chairman of the parents’ initiative in Pforzheim
Until now, you’ve known us as Yalp, but in 2024, we’re undergoing an exciting transformation into Lappset. But not much will change! We remain steadfast in our commitment to our core values and are thrilled to operate as a brand with more than 50 years of experience that embodies a strong culture and work ethic.
Yalp becomes Lappset: Movement for every heartbeat.
In the Netherlands, we have already made the jump and are now known as Lappset Nederland! Are you looking to create inspiring spaces in the Netherlands? Follow the link below to see the exciting changes we’ve made to our website while staying true to our mission and vision.
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