The Jungle Gym and the Monkey Bars have lasted far longer than the Pet Rock and In-Line skates. They have stood the test of time against Rock-em-Sock-em-Robots and the Pogo Stick. Why could that be?
We will argue it is because they lean into a child’s innate need to be physical and creative. Their simplicity means they can be used in many different ways while building most of the Pivot to Play® Strengths and Skills Mother Nature designed a child to build in big body physical play. Think about it. These climbing standards of every playground:
It is impossible to learn these skills or build these strengths at a desk or from a book. They must be experienced and practiced in the trial and error of play. And where better than a Jungle Gym or the Monkey Bars? |
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