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Grade 3 to Grade 5

Older kids need more challenging activities. These elements create exciting opportunities for endless active and imaginative play.

Sometimes, all it takes for a chance to learn is a space to gather together. Dedicated gathering spaces are great for outdoor class sessions, and they...

Gathering Spaces

We all remember monkey bars from our childhood! These timeless elements are still a valuable feature in any playground or schoolyard. Recreational...

Monkey Bars

Incorporating edible plants into the outdoor school environment can provide a highly stimulating and interactive atmosphere. This can come in the form...

Edible Plants

Net walls provide a safe means of enclosing play equipment at heights, while also creating a fun tactile experience. Net walls can be stretchy, so...

Net Walls

While thinking of a wooden playground may bring up images of 1970s-era equipment, wood can be incorporated into contemporary play environments in...

Wood Structures

Climb to greater heights, gaze off to distant lands, and conquer your fears with platforms on the playground. Providing a safe way to spend time up...

Platforms

Towers and playhouses provide a great opportunity for children to explore their limits in a safe environment. They can climb up to gain an elevated...

Towers and Playhouses

Metal can be used to construct play mounds, and can be finished in a number of different ways. If a plain metal finish is desired, it is best to place...

Metal Mounds

Mulch or wood fibre can be used to create a natural looking safety surface on the school ground. However, mulch is best as a surface for smaller...

Mulch