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Encourage wildlife in the playground with a Pond Dipping Area - a perfect addition to any playground, especially those with Natural Play areas. Children can identify new species and keep a record of their findings, noting down the new and old visitors as the weeks pass by. Science lessons can be brought outside and an element of play can be injected into the curriculum with a Pond Dipping Area. Combined with Seating, this area can also act as a tranquil space children to enjoy during breaktimes and lunchtime. 

Pond Dipping Area

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Category: Natural Play Tags: Deck, Mini Beast, Natural Play, Pond, Table
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Encourage wildlife in the playground with a Pond Dipping Area – a perfect addition to any playground, especially those with Natural Play areas. Encourage wildlife in the playground with a Pond Dipping Area – a perfect addition to any playground, especially those with Natural Play areas. Children can identify new species and keep a record of their findings, noting down the new and old visitors as the weeks pass by. Science lessons can be brought outside and an element of play can be injected into the curriculum with this educational space. Combined with Seating, this area can also act as a tranquil space children to enjoy during breaktimes and lunchtime.

Pond Dipping Area Benefits

Pond dipping is a hands-on approach to teaching children about ecosystems, observing lifecycles in person (rather than using books and the internet) and learning how to identify common pond habitants. This will prepare children for potential future fieldwork, and spur their determination to take care of the environment.

Features

  • Poly-lined pond
  • Optional plants
  • Timber decking surround
  • Optional investigation tables with bowls
  • Optional surrounding fence

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All

Dimensions

Various sizes available

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Link to: Bespoke Totem Pole Link to: Bespoke Totem Pole Bespoke Totem PoleOur Bespoke Totem Pole is a great way to add a unique feature to your school, and especially your Natural Play area. We can make these Bespoke Totem poles in all shapes and sizes, depicting anything you wish! From your school emblem or motto, to a scenic picture, we can turn your vision into a reality. These engravings can be customised to suit your requirements and surroundings. Totem poles are a great way to enhance imaginative, social, sensory and tactile play. Link to: Solar or Mains Water Fountain Link to: Solar or Mains Water Fountain Our water fountains are fantastic additions to any Pond Dipping area! This is also a great way to ensure that the water remains oxygenated, preventing stagnation and encouraging pond-life to flourish. Fountains also provide children with a wonderful sensory feature. Where possible, these fountains can be installed to the mains. Or, for a greener alternative, we can power them with a solar panel.Solar or Mains Water Fountain
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