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The "Sand Water Pipes" are a nifty addition to any sandbox. They're particularly great for toddlers and nursery aged children, as they are at the perfect age to start tinkering with cause and effect. They'll love scooping up sand and water and pouring through the pipes to see where it ends up. This element can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. Let your imagination go wild.

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Remember that wire and bead threader toy that was always in the waiting room at your doctor's office?

The "Rebar Threader" is a life size playground version.

Add two threaders and kids can race to see who can complete the maze first!

Follow the link to get the step-by-step instructions for building your own “Rebar Threader."(Note: must create a free user account to see full instructions.)

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The classic "Tunnel Tire." Easy as pie and kids love them. Every playground needs a quiet nook to hideout…

Follow the link to get the step-by-step instructions for building your own “Tire Tunnel."(Note: must create a free user account to see full instructions.)

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The "Maze Mini" was first built at a nursery school in Brazil. It is an excellent element for both hiding and climbing.

East African Playgrounds has also built the "Mini Maze" in Uganda.

In our latest design for a playground in Rwanda, we've drafted up plans to build a "Mini Maze" following an "imigongo design," a traditional Rwandan geometric pattern. We can't wait to see how it turns out.

Follow the link to get the step-by-step instructions for building your own “Mini Maze."(Note: must create a free user account to see full instructions.)

Got an idea for a playground element?Join our community and submit your designs here.