If you’ve noticed your school playground is starting to look a bit dull and not receiving the same level of excitement from your students, then it’s time to install some playground markings. Playground markings are a simple but highly effective way of brightening up otherwise boring and dull tarmac, whilst also adding some exciting games and activities children can enjoy during their break.
Within this blog, we will highlight some of the benefits of playground markings, as well as some of our top picks for nursery, primary and secondary schools. Keep on reading to learn more!
You will have seen many schools across the country have some form of playground marking painted on the surface of their playground, mainly due to them being an easy and versatile way of transforming a playground, without taking up too much space. Playground markings come in a variety of forms, from grid-based board games, to roadways and trails.
School playground markings are a fantastic way of transforming your playground from a tired-looking, uninviting space, into a vibrant, inspiring area where children can play with friends and challenge each other.
Schoolscapes’ UK playground markings are made from a thermoplastic material, which is smooth, non-slip and durable, to ensure they last for many years to come.
Playground markings have been hugely popular amongst schools of all sizes, because of their many benefits for both the school itself and the students. Here are some of their most notable advantages:
You can find a number of playground markings that aim to promote learning amongst children during their break time, or when taking part in outdoor lessons. At Schoolscapes UK, we offer a variety of number games and letter games, to help children with their literacy and numeracy.
School playground markings are also a great way of encouraging students of all ages to be more active during outside of lesson times. When it comes to choosing the best playground markings for physical activity, the options are endless. There are several courts & sports to choose from, as well as mazes, trails and even markings encourage children to walk a mile a day.
Children tend to build relationships with their peers more naturally during their break, when away from the classroom and under less pressure.
Playground markings help to facilitate this, as they can encourage children to play imaginatively and challenge each other at different games. In turn, they will be developing important social skills that’ll benefit them later down the line, either at secondary schools or as an adult.
An obvious reason for installing playground markings is to brighten up your school playground. Schoolscapes’ UK markings come in all shapes, sizes and a wide variety of colours, that will instantly add visual appeal. No matter the size or style of your playground, we will have playground markings to match.
Finally, an important benefit of playground markings is that they can be enjoyed by all students, regardless of age or ability. At Schoolscapes UK we believe that every child has the right to enjoy a fun and exciting playground, which is why we help you to ensure your school playground is completely inclusive for children who are less-abled.
With school playground markings, you could create zones across the outdoor space with different activities in each, so children can choose to interact and play in an area they feel most comfortable in.
Now you know more about playground markings and their benefits, here are some of our most popular options amongst primary schools:
You can’t beat a traditional game of hopscotch – not only will it keep the children entertained during their break, but it will also be teaching them balance, agility and coordination, as well as how to count whilst they try to get from start to finish without stumbling!
Our mazes are an excellent way of improving the cognitive skills of children, as they make them think hard, reason and remember where they have been. We have plenty of mazes to choose from to suit different ages and abilities, from quick and competitive line mazes to our slightly trickier square maze.
Our roadway range has also been a huge hit amongst primary schools, as it encourages children to interact with each other and use their imagination. Within this range, you’ll find everything from train stations, schools, and modes of transport to parking bays and petrol pumps. With so many markings to choose from, you can create a whole town in your playground!
For the older secondary school children, we have plenty of markings that will also encourage them to get out and be active:
Schoolscapes UK offers a variety of sports courts that students can use at their leisure during their lunch break, for example football courts, tennis courts, rounders and even a running track. They’ll be able to refine their skills when not in class, ready for the next PE lesson or sports day.
Older children love a bit of healthy competition with their friends, and a target marking is a great way of facilitating this. Schoolscapes UK has standard target lines available, more complex dartboard targets, as well as many others, that the students can use to challenge each other, whilst also improving their strength and aim.
Finally, we also offer more complex educational playground markings, to test the older children. These can be a fun and more collaborative addition to outdoor lessons when the weather’s nice, or as a way of encouraging children to learn outside of the classroom. Academic markings that would be perfect for secondary schools include our counties map, compass with degree markers or history timeline, to name a few.
So, what are you waiting for? Start your project with Schoolscapes UK today and give your school playground that much needed makeover. Browse our wide range of playground markings online today, or get in touch with us on 01209 823 181 if you have anything particular in mind.
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