Synergy Imagination Brings Developmental Opportunities to the Play Environment ®
by Sarah Lisiecki WHEN SOMETHING IS DESIGNED for you it feels comfortable. Whether it’s a pair of pants, a chair that has the exact dimensions to match your body, or a seat on the airplane – just kidding, this has never happened it makes you feel almost special and that your voice is heard and holds value. It’s the same for children; if a space is designed with their development, height,
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hand and foot size, and preferences in mind, it will be an incredibly empowering experience and foster growth, development, and joy in play. They may not be able to articulate it in the same way adults do, but it will be evident in the way they play. Synergy Imagination is designed especially for children ages 2-5. Because it is a right-sized space with smaller handgrips, steps and platforms, and appropri-
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ate sizing and spacing, it is exactly what they need to help them develop, learn, engage, and grow. Children will love the opportunity to play in a space with soft, approachable lines and products that are designed and sized especially for them to learn so many important skills that transcend the playground. Using child development benchmarks as a basis for the design, each play event will meet children where they are, and www.playgroundprofessionals.com/magazine
