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This climbing structure is great for many children to play on at the same time and can double as a cubby element in the playground. Fast growing vines can be planted to crawl along rebar, creating a shaded space underneath. 

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In any space for play, "loose parts" are an essential ingredient. Unlike fixed equipment, loose parts are materials that can be moved and manipulated. They allow children the freedom to manipulate and change their environment for their play needs. 

These bolted together "roller tires" are a great loose parts addition to a play space. They won't easily be stolen from the playground, but can be moved around the play space to climb on, tunnel, through, hide in, or balance on. 

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When Playground Ideas first started as the "Go Play Project" in Thailand, many of the intial playground elements were built designed to be built from wood. In Thailand, timber is inexpensive and durable, making for an excellent playground material. The "Wonky Wood Climber" was one of the first elements. It can be built in a multitude of formations.

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Rich imaginative role play is a fundamental ingredient a child's heathly child development play life.

The "Shop Front Indoor" play frames are a great element to encourage role play in an indoor play space. As they are movable, their position and role in the space can change from day to day by the direction of the children using the space. 

Follow the link to get the step-by-step instructions for building your own Indoor Shop Front.  (Must create user account to see full instructions.)

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