CHILDREN are having fun while learning with the opening of a nature playground at Hocking Primary School.
It took nearly six weeks to build the $126,000 playground, which was majority funded by the school with a contribution from the P&C.
Deputy principal Mark Pegoraro said play was important for children’s development.
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“Some of the elements include opportunities for creative and imaginative play necessary for problem solving, social and emotional play which encourages interactions with others and emotional intelligence (and) physical aspects allowing children to balance, climb and enhance co-ordination and agility.”
Mr Pegoraro said the space also provided sensory experiences that were critical for children’s brain development and cognitive opportunities to develop problem solving and critical thinking skills.
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