LOWER SCHOOL PLAYSCAPE COMING SUMMER 2021 At Moorestown Friends School, we believe that outdoor play should be a natural extension of the learning that happens in our classrooms. Rooted in Quaker values, we support children to play collaboratively, resolve conflicts peacefully, and connect to the simplicity of nature and their responsibility as environmental stewards. Outdoor play nurtures and develops these qualities, sparking creativity and the inner light in each child, all while allowing kids to be kids.
Features: Multiple play zones with wheelchair accessible pathways Hammock and benches to invite conversation and connection Rain garden with steppers to explore nature up close Sandbox and adventure paths nestled in meadow grasses Open field space for groupbased games and activities Custom-built “onion pod” that invites a hidden treehouse experience
The current Lower School playground was constructed 23 years ago, and is in need of a major refresh. Thanks to a successful fundraising campaign led by the School Committee, MFS has partnered with Studio Ludo and Metcalfe Architecture & Design to dream up a natural play environment that promotes solitary and collaborative activities for children to encourage complex thinking and problem-solving. The result is a one-of-a-kind natural environment that invites adventure, tactile experiences with nature, and exploration of play structures, hidden spaces, and social areas. 48
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Native plantings that invite pollinators and change in the seasons, dropping berries, pods, and leaves to prompt creative play for all ages
Spring 2021
