School playground toys  that genuinely inspire kids can keep them engaged in play throughout their childhood and into adolescence. They don’t just teach kids physical skills, but also help build their confidence and self-esteem. In addition to physical benefits, playgrounds can help children develop empathy for others, a key social skill that helps them in all aspects of life.

From preschool to elementary school, there are a wide variety of playground elements that can make students squeal with delight. For younger students, climbing structures like nets and slides encourage cooperation as they work together to scale the equipment. Toddlers have smaller body proportions, so they need playground elements that reflect their unique needs. For example, they need steps that are scaled down to their height and a safety surface on which to walk. Our climbing structures can meet those needs, and many of them feature handrails for student safety.

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As children get older, they need challenges that will test their strength and ability to coordinate their upper body movements. Climbing structures are a good choice, as are swings and spinners. Whether they’re spinning on a traditional merry-go-round or enjoying the more controlled experience of a tea cup merry-go-round, kids will love the feeling of spinning while engaging their core muscles and improving their coordination.

There’s nothing like a playground to help students make friends and form lasting bonds. As kids interact with each other on the school playground, they learn to respect and appreciate each other’s differences as well as their similarities. Then they can go home to forge healthy relationships with family and friends.