Swing Set Accessories Help Kids Meet Their Needs For Movement
Mysteriously, kids all across the country are staying away from their expensive backyard swing sets
, and, in some cases, they have abandoned those swing sets altogether. The big question is "why"? Often, parents believe that the kids have grown too big for the backyard playground or simply have become bored with it, but there may be a completely different reason for the lack of interest kids are showing in their own playground equipment. The standard variety backyard playground sets often come equipped with swings, a slide, and monkey bars. But, there is no such thing as a standard variety kid. Each child feels the desire to move his or her body in a variety of unique ways, and standard backyard playground sets don't always meet those needs.Some kids, for example, simply do not care for the feeling of swinging back and forth. Instead, they may prefer to spin. Others can be sickened by spinning and seek out ways to hang from their hands or legs. Knowing the different ways that your children prefer to move their bodies will give you important clues that suggest what kind of swing set accessories to add to existing backyard playground equipment. Incorporating the most appropriate swing set accessories can save your expensive equipment from neglect and provide kids with a safe and satisfying place to play.
Swingers "" Children who enjoy the sensation of swinging back and forth may become easily bored with the basic belt swing that usually comes with backyard swing sets. Glider swings offer an alternative and fun way to swing alone or with a pal. Disc swings, sometimes known as daisy swings, are another available choice. These provide the swinging sensation together with an upper body challenge. Younger kids who want to swing but who may not be ready for a belt swing or glider don"t have to feel left out; bucket swings and half bucket swings are perfect beginner and transition swings. Both are safe and exciting.
Spinners "" While spinning can sicken some children, it feels wonderful to others. Kids who prefer to move in circles will love a tire swing attachment. Tire swings are an exciting way to spin with friends, too.
Climbers "" Swing sets can be easily outfitted with a rope ladder or rock wall feature so that kids who want to climb and stretch their limbs can meet their needs for whole body movement and motor planning.
Danglers "" Hanging around, whether by the hands or legs, is fun for many children, and it feels good on joints and muscles. Providing a trapeze bar or monkey bars is an easy way to give kids a fulfilling way to "hang out."
Diggers "" Many kids are touch-oriented and get real pleasure from burying hands and feet in a substance like sand. Backyard swing sets can be easily equipped with a sandbox feature. Sandboxes can often be joined to existing swing sets, or they can be constructed close by so that our little excavators can dig to their hearts" content. Sandboxes should always be covered when play time is over, though, so obtaining a sandbox cover is a must to prevent cats and other neighborhood critters from using the sand at night or during other quiet times.
Explorers and Pretenders "" When kids are feeling most creative, they can take advantage of swing set accessories like telescopes, periscopes, binoculars, and steering wheels which are attached to swing sets. Other swing set accessories that spark the imagination include talk tubes, play houses, and club houses. Kids can pretend their way into incredible situations as long as their swing sets provide the necessary ingredients.
In sum, if your kids seem to be avoiding your backyard swing set, and instead it has become a favorite place for the spiders to practice web building skills, take some time to reflect on the kinds of body movements your kids enjoy. Does the backyard swing set offer your children ways to move that meet those needs? If not, try adding a few new swing set accessories that agree with your kids" preferences. You may be amazed to see the spiders moving out because the swing set is back in full swing!
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