When you mention slopes at this time of year you automatically think of snow and skiing, but this posting is not about skiing. This is about an increasing trend for schools to maximise the most of their outdoor space, including steep sloped areas. In the past few months we’ve had an increased amount of customers […]
…come again another day! As you may well have noticed, storm Barney has been battering the country with torrential rain and wind this week, which has made playground installation difficult! We have been installing two large play are projects across the North this week in some of the most weather affected areas- Preston and Ilkey, […]
Line markings are often over looked in a school playground for more spectacular outdoor play equipment such as climbing frames. Used correctly however, and thermoplastic markings can stimulate children in many aspects of physical and mental development. These colourful lines are versatile and can be used as standalone items or in conjunction with other products. […]
British Bulldog, What’s the Time, Mr Wolf and conkers have provided hours of fun for people of all ages, but do you know were these games originated? We have taken a look this month at some of our most beloved school playground games. British Bulldog As the name suggests this was a game first started […]
Here at Playsound we love to create brand new play equipment for your playgrounds, with an entire range of swings, shelters and climbing units to cater for every need. Climbing units are always the most fun to design as it gives you the chance to become really creative and think back to when you were […]
November starts with a bang, quite literally, with Bonfire Night providing fun family activities. The cold nights are becoming longer and there’s nothing better than coming into the warmth after being outside, although the unseasonably mild days are so far delaying that feeling. Remember: if you have any bonfires always make sure to check for […]
The internet is flooded with articles stating about how child obesity is rife and that our future generations are obsessed with a culture full of electronic screens. There is a huge push to try and encourage our children to play outdoors, play sports and interact with our external environments but what happens when it rains? […]
It’s now October and autumn is very much here. Although there are still warm days there are also the first signs of lower temperatures and a touch of frost to wake up to. Animals and plants are busy preparing for the long winter months, eating and storing provisions ready for the cold. Your outdoor space […]
An outdoor classroom means many different things to different people. To some, it is a term that embraces an idea that children can learn by play and exploration and encourages fine motor control, social-emotional development and creative expression. It “evolves from the real needs of children, offers activities that are personally meaningful to them and […]
September is one of the most active months of the year in terms of wildlife, with it being a key month for all of nature. Birds migrate to sunnier climates with temperatures slowly dropping after the hot(tish) British summer, and smaller hibernating animals start the process of fattening up for the winter. Adult insect numbers […]
