Jungle gyms designed for schools come with a wide variety of equipment, both attached and detached. This equipment gives students the ability to play while providing room and activities for all to interact. Playing on a well-built system gives students a break from working while providing a safe environment. According to Parksandrecreation.com, "Play equipment provides the perfect venue for helping kids to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives." While your child is at school you can be sure he is also having a good time.
Jungle gyms are made of many different materials that are designed to provide safety during free time. The system itself may be safe, but it's good to know what surface the system is built on. It can be made from wood chips, mulch or even a hard surface such as rubber mats or poured rubber. Playtime Playground Equipment says to "check that the safety surface extends at least 6 feet in all directions from the play equipment." If there is a swing attached, it's good to check the surface in a direction that is twice the swing's height just in case a child jumps off.
When you see the large jungle gym your child plays on at school, nobody ever thinks of its price. The look and activities that make this jungle gym whole may be more than what you thought. According to prices found at Game Time, their largest system can range in price all the way up to $65,000. The old saying you get what you pay for goes with any product. The better the system, the more activities your child will have to play with.
Jungle gyms help students to interact with others, learn to share and build friendships that help with social skills. According to School Daz, "Each playground satisfies all of the five fitness elements: balance, cardiovascular health, dexterity, hand-eye coordination, large muscle group development." Health and mental skills go hand in hand in the development of children and their peers. The overall health and social benefits that come with playtime are needed for students to be well-rounded.