EYFS playground marking  is an incredibly effective learning resource, helping children to work towards a range of different targets and milestones under the EYFS curriculum. This includes physical development, which can be achieved through activities such as running, jumping and moving around playground markings. These markings also help develop key socialising skills, allowing children to play together and share their knowledge in an external space away from the classroom.

Educational Playgrounds: Enhancing Early Childhood Spaces with Thermoplastic Marking

As well as offering a variety of physical learning opportunities, top quality playground markings can also support a number of other subjects and teaching styles. For example, a world map playground marking or multiplication grid solid one to ten can be used by pupils during maths lessons. Alternatively, a series of clocks on a play park marking can be used to teach children how to tell the time.

Having a dedicated playground for outdoor play is great for developing a child’s balance, coordination and endurance, as well as their core strength, which is particularly important when they are starting school. However, it is essential to ensure that children are engaging with playground equipment in a safe way, and promoting healthy behaviours whilst doing so. This can be achieved by zoning different areas of the playground for specific types of activity, such as quieter spaces for reading or a space to build body confidence through ball games. This can decrease the incidence of bullying and aggression, and is a key factor in improving overall school ground safety.