A play paradise in the garden
17.3.2017
Translation: machine translated
A play area is the ideal place for children to let off steam. They can give free rein to their desire to move, develop their motor skills and live out their creativity to the full. In your garden, they can play freely and safely. With very little effort, you can turn your garden into a real children's paradise. I'll show you what to look out for.
For children, a garden is usually already a place of great adventures. They are often very busy and happy playing hide-and-seek, running around and discovering nature. The play value of a simple stone should not be underestimated. With a minimum of elements, you can offer your children an even greater variety of outdoor games.
If you want to create a play area in your own garden, you'll need to consider the following:
- The space that is available
- The children's interests
- The age of the children
- Your budget
Space
Note that it's best not to fill the whole garden with permanently installed equipment. It's important that children also have room for free play, such as ball games or playing tag. Don't forget that a field of flowers or a pile of stones can be just as interesting for a child happy to make discoveries as a sophisticated play device.
Tip: Divide the garden into different areas and explain to your child where they are not allowed to play (for example in the part of the garden that has been freshly planted) and where they can have a field day with their shovel and his bucket.
Interest
It's important to have an ideal play environment for children. There's no point in having lots of games if children don't want to play with them. On the other hand, with a sandbox or a toboggan, you're almost certain not to go wrong. Almost all children love to play there and play again. The play equipment is also a point of attraction for other children in the neighbourhood. So, thanks to the playground in your garden, little ones' social behaviour is also trained.
Age
From the age of 2, a playground with slide, sandpit and tree house is a paradise for children. At this age, they can already occupy themselves well with these elements, more or less independently. The older the children, the more they enjoy taking on bigger challenges: higher, further, faster is the motto. They like to climb on play equipment and let off steam more and more often on the lawn by playing ball games.
My suggestions
With these items, you can create a play paradise for children aged around 2 to 3 years.
As an alternative to plastic products, you can also design your garden play area with wooden products.
Tired of being cooped up in your own house and living too far from a playground? Then I've got a tip for you: on the freizeitplatz.ch page, you'll find all the playgrounds near you. So you can keep a safe eye on your toddlers' next adventure.
Irene Portmann
Senior Brand Communications Manager
Irene.Portmann@digitecgalaxus.chI love the strategy game “The Settlers of Catan”, the Ravensburger puzzle “Colourful Cupcakes” and the pink fluffy unicorn that sits on my desk (a birthday present from my workmates). Not only do I have a weakness for toys, I also get excited about good food and comedy TV shows.