Thursday, June 10, 2010

School Playground Equipment: Building an inclusive playground

Good school playground equipment should be designed so children with a wide range of physical abilities can enjoy it. Read through these seven guidelines to building an inclusive playground to learn more about building a fair, safe and comfortable environment for all children to learn in and enjoy.

The play environment provides social justice by being equitable and usable by children of all abilities so they can enjoy their right to play. Provide appropriate surfacing and site design for physical access into and throughout the play environment so children can actively engage in social and physical play activities. Offer equitable opportunities for everyone to participate in a variety of developmentally appropriate forms of play.

The play environment supports the participation of individuals with diverse abilities in social and physical activities for inclusive, multigenerational play. Organize the play environment to provide various types (physical, social, sensorimotor, constructive, etc.) and forms (autonomous, parallel, cooperative, etc.) of play so there is something fun for everyone. Provide a balanced variety and a continuum of developmentally appropriate physical and social activities, throughout the play environment, which are dynamic and accommodate individuals’ diverse abilities.


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