How Playgrounds Can Help Teachers Increase Student Learning

Unit Three: Designing Your Play Space

• Encourage physical activity. Slides, climbers, swings, and open spaces encourage the physical play a 5-12 year old needs for overall physical development School Age 5-12 Years • Choose the right components for school-agers’ rapid growth. Components should encourage upper body strength, cardiovascular fitness, coordination, and balance • Recognize social cues and norms.

The play environment should encourage role playing through dramatic play areas

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