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Kindergarten to Grade 2

These elements are mainly for young children, focusing on early development and building confidence.

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

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

Edible Plants

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

An important part of any play environment, slides can be used to navigate grade changes by being built into hillsides, or incorporated into play...

Slides

Hammocks are just one of many types of swings that can be placed in a schoolyard setting. They’re great for sitting with a buddy (or several),...

Hammock Swings

These provide a contained way to incorporate sand into a play environment, helping to keep the sand in one area. Sand makes a great play element since...

Sand Pits

These play elements can be either small spinning discs that you stand on, typically with a pole in the centre to hang onto, or a larger spinning disc...

Spinners