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Our Raised Dipping Ponds offer children an exciting way to investigate habitats, observe creatures and develop an interest in biology. Children can use the provided bowls to scoop up pond water and keep a log of their discoveries, identifying new species as they grow in the pond and following their lifecycle. Pond dipping is a hands-on approach to teaching children about ecosystems, observing lifecycles in person 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. 

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Categories: Natural Play, SEN Play Equipment Tags: Investigation, Mini Beast, Natural Play, Planter, Pond, Table
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A Window Into the Watery Wild!

Our Raised Dipping Ponds offer children an exciting way to investigate habitats, observe creatures and develop an interest in biology. Children can use the provided bowls to scoop up pond water and keep a log of their discoveries, identifying new species as they grow in the pond and following their lifecycle. Along the side of the Dipping Pond, the Investigation Tables are situated at an appropriate height for wheelchair users to easily utilise the bowls, making the unit a perfect additional to an Inclusive Play setting.

Raised Dipping Pond Benefits

Pond dipping is a hands-on approach to teaching children about ecosystems, observing lifecycles in person 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. The Raised Dipping Pond will also add a unique element of play to an existing Natural Play area, where children may not have had access to analysing pond life before.

Features

  • Poly-lined pond
  • Planting optional
  • Timber construction
  • Investigation tables with bowls

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Age group

All

Dimensions

Various sizes available

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  • The Stainless Steel Sphere Water Feature consists of a 0.75m wide stainless steel sphere with reservoir base 0.95m surrounded by cobbles. This water feature is powered by solar energy. Not only is this Water Feature an eye-catching focal point within the playground, it is also suitable for Natural Play areas, as well as Sand and Water Play areas.  The Benefits of a Water Feature Introduce children to a new texture with the Steel Sphere Water Feature, a sensation that is both rewarding and stimulating through touch. The solar powered water pump allows water to trickle over the surface of the sphere, which children can then touch and play with. 

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