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Top 5 Playground Activities for Kids with Mobility Devices

3. Treasure Hunt

Kids love to hunt for treasure, and a playground is the ideal setting for a game of finding clues that lead to the ultimate prize. The key to creating a successful treasure hunt is to keep it short at first. Once kids get the hang of it, you can add more activities to make it longer and more challenging. Keep the clues along an accessible route to ensure that everyone has access.

4. Obstacle Course

All kids can enjoy the accomplishment of completing an obstacle course at the playground. You can create an obstacle course that challenges children of all abilities by incorporating playground equipment and setting up challenges in a large open space with unitary surfacing.

Thousands of children use wheelchairs or other mobility devices. Here are five fun play ideas for kids with mobility devices to inspire your next playground outing:

1. Basketball

Basketball is a wonderful game for all children because it can be played sitting down. It also gives kids a chance to build teamwork. Here are some tips: • Allow children to dribble the ball using two hands. • Keep a slower pace until children learn to play together. • Allow children in wheelchairs to hold the ball in their lap as they move. • Use smaller and lighter basketballs. • Lower the basketball hoop, if possible.

5. Musical Ball

Musical ball requires a beach ball and someone to keep track of points. To play musical ball, gather around in a circle. Then, hand the beach ball to one of the players. Instruct the kids to pass the ball around once the music starts to play and to stop when the music ends. Whoever is holding the ball once the music stops is awarded one point. The first player to get five points wins.

An accessible and inclusive playground allows children with limited mobility to have equal amounts of fun, side-by-side with their peers, which is vital for everyone’s well-being. For help planning your next inclusive play space, visit Playworld.com.

2. Bean Bag Toss

Bean bags are a handy accessory worth bringing to the playground. Encourage children to toss bean bags to each other from different pieces of playground equipment. For example, a child in a wheelchair might throw a bean bag up to a friend at the top of the slide and wait to catch the object at the bottom.

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A RELAXING EXIT

Slide-A-Side gives children the chance to take their time when leaving the slide. Whether they need assistance from a caretaker, a mobility device, or just a moment to regroup, Slide-A-Side provides a relaxed exit while allowing other kids to continue sliding!

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