Pirate Ship, X-Large

Bow net

Physical: the interconnected bow net and ladders make a challenging climb. This supports cross coordination and major muscles.

Social-emotional: the climbers feel the movements of their peers in the net. This evokes cooperation, turn-taking and empathy. Climbing over the top beams promotes risk taking and thus sense of achievement and self-confidence.

Rock climber

Physical: supports cross coordination and leg, arm and hand strength. The handholds on top ease entry into platform.

Social-emotional: the inclination makes climbing feel secure, especially for younger children.

Inclined net

Physical: the inclined net supports the upward climbing movement of the body, training cross-body coordination and muscle strength.

Social-emotional: the meshes allow for more children to sit or lay together, sharing.

Slide

Physical: sliding develops spatial awareness and a sense of balance. Furthermore, the core muscles are trained when sitting upright going down.

Social-emotional: empathy stimulated by turn-taking.

Cognitive: young children develop their understanding of space, speed and distances when sliding down quickly.

Cannon

Cognitive: the cannon sets a tangible theme and spurs dramatic play. Dramatic play supports language and communication skills.

Accessible stairway

Physical: climbing the accessible stairway is for everyone and supports cross coordination as well as arm and leg muscles. Young children develop skills for climbing stairs and alternating feet.

Social-emotional: room for active breaks and adult helpers. An inclusive space.

Observation post

Physical: being up high develops spatial awareness and sense of balance.

Social-emotional: a destination and meeting point up high adds social interaction as well as thrill and great views.

Net bridge, inclined

Physical: walking the open net up or downwards develops balance, spatial awareness and cross-coordination.

Social-emotional: interaction with children outside, socializing. Cooperation and consideration, e.g. when passing others.

Bow platform

Social-emotional: the roomy platform makes a fine meeting destination for children, who have embarked via multiple climbers training cross coordination and risk-taking skills.