The Wizard's Hideaway

Porch

Social-emotional: socializing, turn-taking and cooperation have ample space on the porch.

Rock climber

Physical: supports cross coordination and leg, arm and hand strength. The hand-holds on top ease entry into platform.

Social-emotional: the inclination makes climbing feel secure, especially for younger children.

Theme

Cognitive: suggests a theme and supports dramatic play, which stimulates languages and communication skills.

Window

Social-emotional: invites interaction between sides and cooperative play.

Slide

Physical: sliding develops spatial awareness and a sense of balance. Furthermore, the core muscles are trained when sitting upright going down.

Social-emotional: empathy stimulated by turn-taking.

Cognitive: young children develop their understanding of space, speed and distances when sliding down quickly.