Play Value increases with sensory play
New research from KOMPAN Play Institute shows that sensory play items in sensory playground equipment increases play value and play duration in toddlers
What is sensory playground equipment? It is items on a playground that appeals to some of the main senses, such as touch, sight, and hearing that can engage children, especially younger kids. Including sensory elements in your playground project can enrich the play experience by engaging the child more fully in play.
Toddlers learn and develop skills through outdoor play. But what is the right play stimulation level to ensure development and learning and not over-stimulation?
KOMPAN Play Institute set out to examine toddlers play, and in particular, how sensory playground features effect and stimulate toddlers' play. Observations were done on children from the age of 1 to 4 years old at a nursery and kindergarten in Denmark.
The findings were in many ways surprising! Read them in our whitepaper through the link below.
While you're at it, learn more about KOMPAN's inclusive playground equipment.
Scroll down and get a visual overview of our findings of sensory playground equipment:
