Sensory Play Equipment
Encouraging Sensory Play
Sensory play equipment appeals to some of the main senses, such as touch, sight and hearing. Including sensory elements in your playground makes the play experience that much richer by engaging the child more fully in play. In this article, we’ll go over the benefits of sensory equipment and how it positively impacts some of the body’s sensory systems.
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The Benefits of Sensory Playground Equipment
Develop Senses
Sensory play can help with the development of the senses, fine-tuning children’s ability to discern textures, colors and other differences in the world.
Build Skills
Sensory play often also builds balance, fine motor skills and additional skills.
Soothes & Calms
This type of play can be soothing and calming for children.
Encourages Curiosity
Sensory play can encourage curiosity, as senses are what help children explore the world.
Boosts Creativity
This type of play is a lot of fun for children and can encourage creativity.
Promotes Education
Sensory play sets the stage for more complex forms of learning.
Supports Inclusion
This type of playground equipment helps children who have sensory processing disorders, such as autism, engage in comfortable play.
Inspires Learning
Sensory play encourages hands-on and active learning.
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How to Include Sensory Components in Your Playground
Sensory equipment enriches the play experience for children of all ages by engaging a child’s sight, hearing, touch and vestibular senses. By adding sensory elements to your playground, children enjoy a fun play experience that has a host of benefits.
Explore the many ways to engage the senses on your playground:
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Sight
Engage the sense of sight with fun and colorful playground equipment in different shapes. The Colossus® Slide, for example, has a big red surface that stands out, as well as an unusual wavy shape. When trying to engage the visual sense, look for playground equipment in bright colors, contrasting colors and unusual shapes. Activity panels such as the Finger Maze and Find the Faces help strengthen eyes, and playground pieces such as N-R-G Builders® offer lots of colors and shapes to please the eye. This playground structure also has the equipment to appeal to touch and other senses.
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Hearing
Engage the sense of hearing with playground musical instruments. Musical playground equipment, such as Vibes lets children make noise. Beat Blocks let children create sounds and appreciate rhythm. The Talk Tube lets children make noise and talk to friends far away on the playground, which helps develop listening and social skills. This gives children with autism, or other sensory processing disorders a great spot to play while allowing them to avoid overstimulation, making your playground more inclusive. It also lets children experience the contrast between sound and quiet.
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Touch
Encourage tactile play with playground equipment appealing to touch. Playground equipment with texture can help children engage the world with touch. For example, the Slalom Slide has grooves for an unusual slide experience and also includes a bright color and fun shape for visual appeal. The Colossus Slide offers four different sliding paths, which creates a unique, tactile sensory experience each time its used. The Braille Panel lets kids learn how to “read” the alphabet by touch. This panel is also a bright color and includes printed letters, so it can appeal to the visual senses and even help children with literacy. It can be a fun way to make your playground more accessible, too.
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Vestibular
Encourage vestibular by including playground equipment which is physically challenging and encourages children to become aware of using their bodies for movement. The Horse Spring Rider and other motion equipment let children learn how to move their bodies in different ways and lets them explore different physical sensations related to movement. Motion equipment and climbers can also help build balance and physical strength.
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Contact Little Tikes Commercial To Learn More
If you’d like to learn more about creating playgrounds that appeal to a child’s senses, contact Little Tikes Commercial. We can help you design and buy a playground that will excite children and encourage their development and creativity. We have design and financing options to make creating and paying for your playground simpler. We offer a full range of support to ensure you can build a great playground.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Customize Sensory Playground Designs?
Yes! Little Tikes Commercial offers complete customization options for sensory playground designs, allowing you to craft a unique space that satisfies the needs of your community. You can choose from a variety of sensory components that appeal to touch, sight, and sound, as well as select colors, textures, and themes that align with your vision.
Create a calming environment with soothing elements or a vibrant space that enhances curiosity and creativity. Whatever your imagination leads, we’ll collaborate to bring your ideas to life and engage children through an enriching sensory experience.
Are There Funding Options Available for Sensory Playground Projects?
Indeed, there are! We understand that investing in a sensory playground is a significant commitment, and we’re here to help you explore suitable funding solutions like:
- Flexible financing plans: To make your project financially manageable, consider our various financing options, including complete financing, leasing, or phasing.
- Government pricing programs: If you’re associated with a government entity, you can take advantage of special pricing through partnerships with organizations like Sourcewell.
- Funding resource center: Access our comprehensive guides to assist you in fundraising efforts.
Our goal is to support you in bringing the benefits of sensory play to your community by making the funding process as straightforward as possible.
Can I See Examples of Previous Sensory Playground Projects?
Definitely! We invite you to explore our Inspiration page, where you can browse various sensory playground projects that demonstrate a wide range of possibilities. From vibrant, hands-on musical instruments to engaging tactile panels, these examples showcase how communities can integrate sensory play into diverse environments such as schools, parks, and places of worship. Seeing these projects can help you find inspiration for your playground.
How Can I Request a Quote for Sensory Playground Equipment?
Requesting a quote is simple. Just complete the quote request form with the details of your project — including your contact details and the specific sensory playground equipment you’d like to acquire. After you submit this information, a team member will reach out to discuss your needs.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or adding sensory elements to an existing playground, we will assist you in selecting the right components, exploring customization options, and providing a tailored quote. We’re here to support you every step of the way, helping you create a sensory playground that enriches children’s playtime and development.
Do You Offer Warranties on Sensory Playground Equipment?
Yes, we offer comprehensive warranties on our sensory playground equipment. Each product has specific coverage based on the materials and components used, with warranty periods ranging from six months to lifetime protection. Thanks to our commitment to quality, our sensory playgrounds are built to withstand active use while providing a safe and stimulating environment for children.