Spidergon
A spidergon is a great addition to a nature play area. Ironbark logs are secured into the ground and the spidergon attached making it ideal for climbing. The spidergon comes in a variety of colours and can be connected to log walks and timber hoppers.
Mud Kitchen
If you have a mud patch, why not add a mud kitchen. Magic happens in a mud kitchen.
Mud Kitchens:
- create social role play
- encourage creativity
- are super fun
Log Walk
We use ironbark fallen logs to create an attractive log walk to blend into the natural setting. With beautiful logs secured into the ground and more logs attached it is a wonderful activity to add to your nature play area. The ironbark logs are sanded down, secured and painted to bring out the natural colour of the wood.
Mud Patch
A mud patch is a great way to connect with nature. Playing with mud is also a joyous experience and one that children can not resist. Since the dawn of time children have loved playing in mud!
Despite this, the fact remains that nature play inspires learning and socialising. Outdoor play and immersion in nature are essential to the health and wellbeing of children, helping them to develop to their full potential.
The University of Western Australia has identified that nature play also has an important role in combating the increasing rates of childhood obesity, depression, behavioural disorders and the risk-averse culture that is developing in children, all of which have been linked to the rise in indoor screen-based activities.
Children who play outdoors are also more resistant to stress and have higher self-worth.
Timber Stepping Hoppers
Made from Ironbark timber, stepping hoppers are a fun way to cross a playground. The can be placed at various heights to make things more challenging. The activity helps to promote balance and can help build confidence as a child learns to master this activity.
Timber steeping hoppers are inviting and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Children will also use these hoppers to sit on, eat lunch and for somewhere to sit and chat with their friends.
Timber stepping hoppers:
- build balance and co-ordination
- can connect to activities within a playground
- can be of various heights
Ironbark Fallen Logs
Ironbark is a premium native Australian hardwood. Known for it’s durability it is used in a variety of applications such as house framing & timber flooring .
Bespoke Playgrounds sources, prepares, treats and installs Ironbark Fallen Logs into nature inspired playgrounds. They can be used to access a playground or connect activities.
Ironbark Fallen Logs can help:
- develop co-ordination and balance
- challenge children to remain on the log and build confidence
Timber Hopper
Timber hoppers can be used as a step up to a low deck or an activity. We can design the heights to suit the age of the children playing using the play space.
Single timber hoppers can be used as a place to rest and reflect.
They can be placed in rows to form balancing and co-ordination activities, or in circles to create yarning circles.
Tree Seating
There is nothing better in Queensland than to sit under a shaded tree. If you have trees around your play space, why not surround the tree with seating, the tree gives natural shade, gives a great place to rest and chat and caregivers will see it as a welcome addition.
Ironbark Fallen Trees
Ironbark is a premium native Australian hardwood. Known for it’s durability it is used in a variety of applications such as house framing & timber flooring .
Bespoke Playgrounds sources, prepares, treats and installs Ironbark trees that have fallen into our nature play spaces. They can be used to access a playground or connect activities.
Ironbark Fallen Logs can help:
- develop climbing skills
- build strength
- develop co-ordination and balance
Yarning Circle
A yarning circle is a creative and collaborative way of communicating. Yarning circles have been an important process within Aboriginal culture and Torres Strait Islander culture for centuries.
Yarning circles can help:
- build trusting relationships by encouraging responsible, respectful and honest interactions between participating
- to enrich the learning experiences for both students and teacher
- provide a safe place to be heard and to respond to
- build a connectedness within a school community
