Nature-Based Playgrounds
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The childhood you remember; the childhood they deserve.
BRiDGES Preschool’s nature-based playgrounds are an outdoor play area designed to incorporate natural elements such as trees, water, plants, logs, and sand which are absent on most playgrounds today.
Typical preschool playgrounds consist of plastic & metal equipment because they are both visually appealing and require very little maintenance BUT provide minimal mental and emotional wellness benefits for your child.
BRiDGES’ nature-based playgrounds are intentionally designed to mimic the diversity and sensation of nature, offering your child the opportunity to climb, dig, build, explore, and interact with the natural environment. Our natural playgrounds include hills, boulders, mud kitchens, gardens, water play zones, and shaded areas which ultimately benefit your child’s mental & emotional wellness.
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Abundant Garden Areas:
Gardening is an integral part of the BRiDGES experience. Through our engaging seed to table journey,
children plant seeds indoors, move them to the garden for growth, and then harvest the produce to cook
with in the classroom.
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Benefits of BRiDGES nature-based playgrounds:
Emotional Well-Being
Being outdoors and connecting with nature has calming effects, reduces stress and enhances mood. Open-ended play allows children to express themselves freely and build resilience.
Environmental Stewardship
Early exposure to nature fosters a lifelong appreciation for the environment.
Children learn to respect living things while observing and understanding what nature has to offer.
Physical development
Uneven surfaces, logs & rocks challenge your child’s coordination & strength
Jumping, balancing, crawling & climbing help develop gross & fine motor skills.
Social Skills
Nature-based play often involves collaborative activities like building forts, digging or imaginative play and problem solving.
Creativity & Imagination
Natural playgrounds inspire imaginative play. Loose parts such as sticks, stones & leaves invite endless possibilities.
Cognitive growth
Your child will learn about cause & effect, patterns in nature and basic science concepts while interacting with water, soil, plants & animals.
Nature-Based Playgrounds provide a holistic environment that supports the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and creative development your child deserves. By engaging with the natural world, your child will gain valuable skills and a deeper connection to their surroundings, laying a foundation for healthy growth and lifelong learning.