Playground markings in the school playground have been a staple of most playgrounds for years. Playground markings can be used to promote outdoor playing and learning, while also transforming a tarmacked area into a bright, exciting and engaging space. In this article we will talk about why schools should invest in adding playground markings to their school playgrounds.
Rhino Play offers a huge variety of playground markings for schools, including buildings & places, shapes and prints, people, letters & number markings and sports, games & board markings as well as many more. However you would like to design your playground, Rhino Play has the product ranges for you. Playground markings have been used for years to transform a dull playground into a bright and fun outdoor space for children to learn and play in; individually or with friends.
Rhino Play’s wide range of fabulous playground markings are made from thermoplastic material to ensure the markings will last for many years to come. As well as being durable, they are non-slip and safe for children and adults to enjoy, no matter the weather. (Care should still be taken in icy or wet conditions).
Unlike traditional playground equipment, playground markings for schools can be used by children of all ages and abilities and can be one of the best ways to encourage children to have an active break time, without them feeling too far out of their comfort zones.
Physical activity is incredibly important for children and adults and can help improve their physical and mental health. Find out more about the benefits of outdoor play in children in our blog post ‘the benefits of creative play.
Playground markings can be installed and designed in a way that creates different ‘zones’ in the playground. One section of the playground can be dedicated to sports and another dedicated to role-playing and board games. So, no matter their preference, children can play and engage with whatever games they want to.
Our range of sports markings can be used to create dedicated areas for sports games such as five a side football, basketball court and 4 square. Hopscotch markings and fitness markings can also be placed in and around the playground to encourage children to run, jump, hop and skip.
For more information about our playground markings and how they can help stimulate activity in children, see our blog post ‘playground markings for every, game, sport & more!’. Here we talk about the different types of playground markings we offer for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy.
Playground markings are vibrant, eye-catching and can transform a boring, tarmacked playground into a bright and engaging area to learn, play and enjoy. Adding board games, people and characters, or themed markings to your playground can make a huge difference to your playground to new or returning students and families. See how we helped transform Cornwall based school’s playground with playground markings in our case study ‘stunning markings in St Austell’.
Many schools are particular with their choice of playground markings and want to ensure any additions to the playground fit into the ethos of the school. Thanks to our wide range of thermoplastic markings, no matter your style or preference is, there’s a product for you.
Playground markings for schools can be easily incorporated into your schools’ curriculum. The sports and fitness markings can easily be incorporated into physical education lessons. While markings like playground shapes, world map, solar system, alphabet spiral, and multiplications grid solid one to ten, can be used during literacy, numeracy and science lessons.
Find out more about how teachers can use playground markings in their lessons in our blog ‘4 school playground equipment products teachers can use in lesson time’.
Playground markings can be strategically chosen and placed to help support other learning aspects, such as adding and subtracting numbers through bean bag throwing games, 100 snakes and ladders playground marking and other number-based games. Helping and encouraging children who may have difficulties with classroom-based learning.
Using playground markings as part of lessons creates an engaging and fun learning environment. Children can also practice what they have learnt during the lesson in their free time, developing the new skills and knowledge taught to them.
The playground is an extension of the classroom, where learning and social development can take place naturally. Most playground equipment in playgrounds and parks, such as adventure climbers, climbing frames, towers & slides and traverse & climbing walls encourage children to socialise and play together.
Playground markings are no different. Any physical activity or games played on the playground outside of lesson time helps children to form close bonds and friendships with one another, while also helping improve their social, communication and personal skills.
Playground markings help to encourage children to role play, work and learn together. This can take place by finding the solution to a square maze, playing Mr Wolf, or throwing bean bags onto one of the shark targets. These styles of collaboration or competitive based games help children learn turn-taking, respect and patience as well as building social skills and relationships.
Some children are not comfortable or able to enjoy or participate in playground activities on traditional or climbing based playground equipment. Having a wide range of playground marking based games available allows children of all abilities to enjoy and play together.
Creating different zones in your playground of role-playing, sports, learning-based games and activities allows children to gravitate to the areas they’re most comfortable in. This allows shy children or those who could become overwhelmed and overstimulated to have comfortable areas where they can learn, play and build social relationships. Find out more about creating an accessible playground for all in our blog post ‘accessible and inclusive playground ideas for all children to enjoy
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If you are interested in adding playground markings to your school grounds, we have a wide range of playground markings for schools to choose from. We have been helping to design commercial and school playgrounds for almost ten years and always love a challenge.
If you would like a hand designing your new playground we would be happy to help, contact us today at info@rhinoplay.co.uk to book your free site visit or find out more about what we can offer.
"Please note that we don't offer domestic / home garden play equipment generally."
