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We have been installing exciting and safe playgounds, countrywide since 2005.
Taking Science outside of the Classroom
Taking Science outside of the Classroom - ideas for integrating science concepts into active play to create a dynamic learning environment.
Swing your way to healthy childhood development
Get a Rustics swing set and stimulate different parts of your child’s brain simultaneously, bringing huge developmental benefits
Challenge the children in your life
A well-designed Rustics jungle gym provides a safe, challenging environment in which children can develop life skills.
Keep the high - get outdoors!
Yes, simply being outdoors in nature can keep those happy-hormones flowing. A jungle gym will get your family those outdoor benefits!
10 benefits of climbing
Climbing is a risky play activity but the many, many benefits for children of all ages, easily balance any risks. Read about them here.
Exercise to boost your brain
Exercise to boost your brain - kids score higher on math and reading tests after exercising for 20 minutes, Get a Rustics jungle gym
Physical Development - Part 5 : Flexibility & Joint Health
In the last of our 5 part series on the physical benefits of playing on a jungle gym - we discuss flexibility and joint health
Physical Development - Part 4 : Gross Motor Skills
Part 4 of a 5 part series discussing the physical benefits of playing on a jungle gym - Gross Motor Skills.
Physical Development - Part 3 : Core Strength
Physical development - part 3 Developing core strength
Physical Development - Part 2: Lower Body Strength
Part 3: Lower Body Strength. Lower body strength is needed to stand, climb stairs, walk and run. Learn how to develop it.
Physical development - Part 1: Upper Body Strength
Upper body strength is important for a child’s coordination, posture and development.
Unstructured play teaches leadership skills
They say that leaders are born, not made. But leadership is a skill that can be learned as early as childhood.
Win the battle between nature and screens
We need to teach our children that screens only mimic real life and that real life is much more enjoyable when it is experienced.
Is your child suffering from a lack of sleep?
According to researchers, children 9-12 who do not get 9hrs of sleep a night have differences in their brain which affect their health.
Balance skills help children to develop better language, reading & writing skills
Improving balance & sensory processing skills early in life will help children to develop better language, improve reading & writing skills
Assessing core strength and stability in sitting
How do you know if your child is suffering from low core strength? We have some guidelines to help you.
Building core strength is a key element of improved classroom performance
Core strength is essential for sitting still and concentration in both adults and children. A jungle gym can help build the core muscles.
Playgrounds help develop problem solving skills
Outdoor playground equipment helps children to learn to use their imagination to solve problems developing out-the box thinking.
Create an environment for the Imagination to run wild
A well designed Jungle gym will promote the use of a child's imagination and hence improve their problem solving skills
Optimise the use of your playground equipment - for Fitness (for adults too!)
Use your playground equipment for fitness programme for children and Adults
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