Due largely to our constant connection to our phones and computers, there is a growing concern about our shrinking attention spans? Play can help!
Our children are deeply immersed in technology today, spending hours on computers at school and then indulging in video games and social media in the evenings. As our digital dependency increases, so does the challenge of maintaining sustained attention and focus.
So what can parents do? Research consistently supports what parents and educators witness firsthand: playtime significantly enhances a child’s attention span. Specifically, engaging in physical play appears to amplify a child’s capacity to concentrate and focus.
A backyard playset can be a fantastic tool for helping to improve
your child’s attention span!
Here are ways a playset can help with attention & focus:
Physical Activity
Playsets encourage physical activity, which has been linked to improved focus and attention in children. When kids engage in active play outdoors, they’re expending energy and releasing endorphins, which can help them stay focused when they return to their indoor activities.
Sensory Stimulation
Playsets often incorporate various textures, colors, and sensory experiences, which can help stimulate your child’s senses. Engaging different senses simultaneously can help improve attention and focus.
Problem-Solving Skills
Many playsets include elements like climbing walls, monkey bars, or ropes, which require children to plan and execute movements carefully. This helps develop problem-solving skills and encourages concentration as they navigate the challenges presented by the playset.
Imagination and Creativity
Playsets often serve as a blank canvas for imaginative play. Whether it’s pretending to be pirates on a ship, exploring a jungle, or playing in a fort, imaginative play requires sustained attention and focus as children immerse themselves in their make-believe worlds.
Social Interaction
If your child has siblings or friends to play with, a backyard playset becomes a space for social interaction. Engaging in cooperative play activities, such as role-playing games or even taking turns on the slide, can enhance attention and focus as children communicate, negotiate, and collaborate with each other.
Time in Nature
Spending time outdoors has been shown to have many benefits for children, including improved attention and focus, and often it can reduce symptoms of attention deficit disorders. A backyard playset provides an opportunity for children to connect with nature, which can have positive effects on their attention span.
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By providing a stimulating and engaging environment for play, a backyard playset can offer many opportunities for your child to develop and improve their attention span in a fun and natural way.
Backyard Fun Factory loves hearing about parents enjoying our playsets along with the kids and grandkids. A place where you can leave the technology behind long enough to enjoy nature and each other. Our custom designs incorporate elements for all members of the family! From forts and slides for the children to decks and swings for the parents to become a part of the fun. Call us today so we can design a wonderful place for you to enjoy backyard life with your children!
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