Key Stage 1 & 2 Playground Equipment

The playground equipment we design for educational settings helps to facilitate a full range of essential physical and social skills that are important to children’s experience and progress, by encouraging them to learn through engaging outdoor playtime, offering a range of stimulating activities that fit within many of the key stages of their development.

A well-designed play area and cross-curriculum linked playground can help to stimulate the excitement, imagination, social skills and behavioural changes of young children when you select the right outdoor play equipment. You can do this while also promoting multi-sensory engagement and positive play behaviour with other young children, all contributing to the overall key development benefits that are so important for children.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Can I Make My Playground More Fun?

Creating a fun and engaging playground involves focusing on inclusive, interactive, and versatile play experiences. Here are some strategies to make your playground more enjoyable for children:

• Incorporate a Variety of Playground Equipment
  Offer equipment that caters to different ages and abilities, such as climbing frames, swings, slides, and sensory play areas. This ensures children with diverse interests and skills can participate.
• Encourage Playground Games
  Introduce classic and modern playground games like tag, hopscotch, and “Red Light, Green Light.” These games promote teamwork, problem-solving skills, and motor skill development while being incredibly fun.
• Add Themed Areas
  Create zones with specific themes, such as a pirate ship or jungle adventure, to inspire imaginative play.
• Incorporate Nature Elements
  Include natural features like sandpits, water play zones, or trees for climbing. These areas provide opportunities for outdoor play that fosters creativity and exploration.
• Provide Space for Group Activities
  Ensure there’s enough room for group games to encourage social skills and collaboration. Games like jump rope, hula hoop contests, and team relay races are excellent for this.
• Make It Inclusive
  Add inclusive play equipment and activities, ensuring children of all abilities can enjoy the playground together.
• Engage Through Challenges
  Include elements that offer varying degrees of difficulty, such as climbing walls or obstacle courses, to keep older children engaged while allowing younger ones to build confidence.
• Incorporate Learning Opportunities
  Introduce play elements that develop educational skills, such as numbers, colours, or letters integrated into equipment or games.

What are Good Playground Games for KS1?

Playgrounds offer endless opportunities for fun and games. Some of the most popular and versatile options include:

• Tag
  A timeless classic, tag encourages group play, running, and strategy as children chase each other to avoid being “it.”
• Hopscotch
  This game develops motor skills and coordination while encouraging active participation.
• Red Light, Green Light
  A game of agility and focus, perfect for groups of children.
• Jump Rope
  Whether played individually or in groups, jump rope improves physical fitness and is endlessly adaptable with rhymes or challenges.
• Treasure Hunts
  These can be organised to enhance problem-solving skills and team collaboration while keeping children engaged and curious.
• Hula Hoop Games
  These fun activities can be used in a variety of ways, from spinning contests to obstacle courses.
• Obstacle Courses
  Build a course using the playground equipment to add an adventurous element that improves coordination and strength.
• Inclusive Games
  Include activities like storytelling circles or sensory play games to cater to a broader audience.

By combining the right equipment, structured games, and opportunities for creative exploration, your playground can become a hub of fun, learning, and social interaction for children of all ages.