A successful Nature-filled designed and built outdoor children projects will consider:
All year round accessibility
Introducing kids to the aesthetic environmental experiences to enhance Kids eco-centric reasoning that proven to increases with age, especially in adolescence, and seems to depend on deeper understanding of ecological concepts.
Inspire kids to think outside the box, and build their ability to adapt.
Reconnect with indigenous wisdom.
Design places to stimulate imagination, engage all the senses while being inclusive
Providing opportunity for children to experience risk, fear and excitement in play:
- laying with heights (climbing), with speed ( sledding, running), using tools (hummers, shovels) playing near elements such as mud, sand, water.
- Playing with impact ( like rope swinging, exploring natural water body, jumping from hight)
Sheltering from inclement seasonal weather.
Providing places that allow children to wonder in small spaces
Providing setting that encourage kids and communities to gather together and experience social support.
creating opportunities for physical movement and exercise.
Provide opportunities to make choices, seek privacy, and experience a sense of control.
