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Planting brings a playground to life | Frederike’s expertise

When designing a playground, there is much more to consider than simply choosing the right play equipment. At BOERplay, we design and create complete landscapes in which every element contributes to the experience of playing, discovering, and connecting. The planting plan is an essential and indispensable part of this. Within our team, our landscape designer Frederike is the specialist in planting.

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Playing together? Make sure your playground is visually accessible too!

A playground is the place where children come together, explore, and have fun. But did you know that 9 out of 10 playgrounds are unsuitable for children with a visual impairment? That means many children are literally left out of play — even though outdoor play is vital for their development and social connections.

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Why outdoor play at nurseries is essential for children aged 0–4

We all know that playing in the schoolyard helps children learn. But did you know that outdoor play is just as vital for the very youngest children? For children aged 0 to 4, outdoor play is much more than just a breath of fresh air – it forms the foundation for their motor, cognitive, and social development. Our sales adviser and play expert, Tanja Bracco Gartner, co-author of the miffy Movement Diploma, knows better than anyone why outdoor play is so important.

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From Dream to Reality: Thijn’s Wheelchair Slide Is Really Happening!

What if you’re in a wheelchair, but love sliding down a slide just as much as any other child? That was the question 9-year-old Thijn from Eindhoven asked himself back in 2020. And he decided to do something about it. His idea: a wheelchair slide that allows you to go up independently and slide down on your own. The design received a lot of praise, was featured in national media, and even earned Thijn a youth award. Still, the slide wasn’t built—no one dared to take on the challenge of actually making it. But Thijn didn’t give up. And he wasn’t alone. We were eager to help bring his idea to life! Together with Thijn, his parents, the municipality, and our designers, we made his dream come true.

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Play areas as a solution to heat stress

Summers  are getting increasingly hotter. While we used to have just a few warm days, we now regularly face heatwaves that last longer and occur more frequently. Our climate is changing – and we’re all feeling the effects. It’s time to find smart solutions for a comfortable living environment! Did you know that a play area can be part of the solution to heat stress? In this blog, you’ll discover how play areas contribute to climate adaptation.

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Outdoor play as medicine – How playing in nature can help prevent asthma and allergies

That outdoor play contributes to children's motor and cognitive development is something we've known for a while. And that it helps prevent nearsightedness, we recently wrote about in our blog. But did you know that playing outside in nature can also help prevent asthma and allergies? In this blog, we explain how it works.

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Blog: Why play areas in the city are essential

Research shows that the number of children playing outside in the Netherlands has halved in recent years. A lack of play space plays a major role in this decline. In urban areas, play spaces are increasingly disappearing due to high pressure on limited space. Yet, play areas are invaluable. Outdoor play is essential for children's development and also brings numerous benefits to the neighbourhood. In this blog, you'll discover why play areas in the city are so important.

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Blog: Why risky play is crucial for children’s development

Research by Jantje Beton shows that fewer children are playing outside. One of the reasons for this is a society that is becoming increasingly protective. But what do we lose if we don’t give children the space to take risks? Risky play challenges children to explore their limits, making it an essential part of their physical and motor development. In this blog, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about risky play: Why is it essential for children? How do you determine if a risk is acceptable? And in what ways can we encourage children to explore their boundaries?

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Blog: Why does football contribute to children’s development?

Football has been one of the most popular sports for many years. Children enjoy this sport and it promotes their social, motor and cognitive development. Read on to discover how football contributes to children's growth.

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Blog: You want the best for your child, right? Play and exercise!

As a parent, it is your mission to pursue the best for your children. You strive for a future full of happiness, health and well-being for them. And let's face it, you want them to grow up to be strong, resilient individuals who make the most of life.

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ROCKS play equipment offers numerous play functions

Playing is more than just having fun; it is a fundamental part of children's growth and development. For example, while playing, children use their senses to gather information about the environment and their own bodies. They learn to control movements, which stimulates balance and equilibrium. However, don't forget the social aspect of play where children learn to work together, respect each other's limits and communicate with each other.

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