find us on instagram
  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Categories
    • Beauty & Style
    • Crafts
    • Dream Create Inspire
    • Family
      • Parenting
    • Freebies
      • Free Fonts
    • Giveaways
    • Health
    • Holidays
      • 30 Fun Ideas Ideas For Fall
      • Christmas
      • Easter
      • Halloween
      • St. Patrick’s Day
      • Thanksgiving
      • Valentines
    • Home
    • Parties
    • Photography
      • Project 52
      • Project 365
    • Recipes
    • School
    • Special Needs
    • Technology
    • Travel
    • Tutorials
  • Free Downloads
  • Pregnancy
    • Birth Stories
  • Recipes
    • Appetizer
    • Bread
    • Breakfast
    • Dessert
    • Drink
    • Main Dish
    • Side Dish
    • Snack
  • Shop My Favorites
    • Bloglovin
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Sarah Halstead

You are here: Home | Special Needs | Importance of Inclusive Playgrounds

October 21, 2018 By Sarah Halstead

Importance of Inclusive Playgrounds

Filed Under: Special Needs

This post was sponsored by Landscape Structures as part of a Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Having a child with different needs can be a bit lonely. Especially when they can’t play or do things that other children can do. Take the playground for example, I used to dread going because Carsyn was too big for the baby swings but couldn’t hold on to a regular swing. So most of the time we would just skip going all together. I felt bad if I took Dustyn to the playground and Carsyn just had to hang out in his wheelchair. That is why I want to talk about the importance of inclusive playgrounds. They make kids with different needs feel included and important. Plus, it helps others learn how to treat kids that may be different then them.

Importance of Inclusive Playgrounds

Locally we got several new playgrounds by Landscape Structures. We visit all the different parks close to us as often as possible, one because they are so nice, plus all of my kids have something to do there.

Importance of Inclusive Playgrounds

One of Carsyn‘s favorite parts of the park is the wheelchair swing, especially when Kenny pushes him really high.

Importance of Inclusive Playgrounds

Carsyn loved laying down on this swing, he was squealing with delight. You can see it in the video posted down below.

He also really loves to race his brother on the the zip-line swing. Basically any type of swing he loves.

Importance of Inclusive Playgrounds

Dustyn loved riding the zip-line, and climbing all the fun structures. All the equipment from landscape structures are well made and encourage kids to use different parts of their body.

It isn’t just about accessibility. Landscape Structures address age and developmental appropriateness, plus include sensory-stimulating activities. Did you know October is Sensory Awareness Month? Dustyn has always been a sensory seeker. He loves spinning, and these seats were perfect for him. There were so many different sensory areas at the park. The other park we like to visit has a musical area which is fun.

Prestyn had fun riding the lady bug and going up and down all the play structures.

Here is a fun little video I put together of our day at the park.

Landscape Structures believe that through inclusive play, kids will learn life lessons such as leadership, persistence, support and empathy.

Click here to find inclusive playgrounds by Landscape Structures near you.

Importance of Inclusive Playgrounds

Related

Don’t Miss A Thing!

Stay Up To Date With The Latest

« Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup
Dinosaurs and Jurassic Park Jeep Wheelchair Costume | Halloween 2018 »

Welcome

I'm Sarah and I am the writer behind this blog. I love sharing recipes, DIY projects, photos and about my everyday life. I married my high school sweetheart Kenny. We have three boys and one baby girl - Dustyn, Carsyn, Prestyn, and Annelyn. Thanks for stopping by, can't wait to get to know you more. Read More…

Let’s Connect

  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Newsletter

Latest News · Tips & Tricks

Search

  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Hello Instagram Friends

Newsletter

Latest News · Tips & Tricks

Categories

Search

Partners


22|365 these two are a mess, but a cute mess. #p 22|365 these two are a mess, but a cute mess. 

#prestynjames #annelynjane #halstead2021 #project365 #project365_2021 #siblingsbelike
21|365 Trying on glasses. She loved these ones. He 21|365 Trying on glasses. She loved these ones. Hers should arrive in a week or two. 

We saw a third eye doctor. We are going to try glasses for two months and also try to prevent her from closing or covering her left eye. Along with having her focus on something brought to her nose throughout the day. Then recheck. She did mention alternate patching. Even though they see it in both eyes it is more prominent in her left eye. If neither one is helping then we will do surgery. 

#annelynjane #halstead2021 #project365 #project365_2021
20|365 Annelyn did amazing at the allergist today. 20|365 Annelyn did amazing at the allergist today. I felt so bad when they were poking her back. I shared a photo in my stories of her back. They tested for dairy, eggs, green beans and pork. She previously had a reaction to green beans and bacon so they wanted to check that. The dairy and egg still had a reaction, but the doctor feels it is small enough that we can start trying eggs and dairy in small portions. Her egg reaction is a little less than dairy so we are going to try that first. 

I let her pick out a toy and she picked this baby yoda.

#annelynhalstead #halstead2021 #project365 #project365_2021 #babyyoda #allergytesting #dairyallergy #eggallergy #toddlermomlife #toddlerfoodallergies
19|365 Another evening spent outside. Used my new 19|365 Another evening spent outside. Used my new Note 20 Ultra for this photo. Going to use it for a bit to be double sure I am ready to move to the dark side. 🤣 

#carsynjoseph #halstead2021 #project365 #project365_2021 #holoprosencephaly #hope #specialneeds #exceptionalchild #cerebralpalsy
18|365 Prestyn and Annelyn hanging out together. T 18|365 Prestyn and Annelyn hanging out together. This doesn’t happen often but lasted a good 10 minutes. I had to capture a photo. 

#prestynjames #annelynjane #halstead2021 #project365 #project365_2021 #brothersisterbond #brothersistergoals #motherhoodunplugged #toddlermomlife #jellycat #jellycatbunny #jellycatsofinstagram
17|365 Annelyn found a flower and was so excited. 17|365 Annelyn found a flower and was so excited. Swipe to see the cutest little scrunched nose. 

#annelynjane #halstead2021 #project365 #project365_2021 #getoutside #getoutsideandplay #dandelion #toddlermomlife
16|365 Mocha hanging with his best friend. **For 16|365 Mocha hanging with his best friend. 

**Forgot to post this yesterday. 

#mochachippuppuccino #halstead2021 #project365 #project365_2021 #goldendoodle #f1bgoldendoodle #merlegoldendoodle #chocolatemerle #mediumgoldendoodle #moyengoldendoodle
15|365 Enjoying the nice weather. #carsynjoseph 15|365 Enjoying the nice weather. 

#carsynjoseph #hastead2021 #project365 #project365_2021 #holoprosencephaly #hope #cerebralpalsy #specialneeds #exceptionalchild #getoutsideandplay
14|365 Sweet girl. Little update we are going for 14|365 Sweet girl. Little update we are going for a 3rd opinion next week at an office that offers vision therapy. I am going to see if they think therapy and/or glasses would help. I’m hoping that it will be an option since she is able to control it when we get her to focus. We will see. 

Thanks for all the advice and sharing your experiences. I know every child and diagnosis is different but it is nice to hear what others have done. 

#annelynjane #halstead2021 #project365 #project365_2021 #strabismus #toddlerstrabismus #strabismussurgery #visiontherapy #strabismusvisiontherapy

Copyright © 2021 · Captivating Theme On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in