first4playgrounds new maps for geography curriculum

first4playgrounds has just introduced new playground markings that help teachers implement the new Geography curriculum, the new curriculum requires ks1 children to learn about Uk capital cities, main rivers, world continents north and south  poles, ks2 are required to learn  the uk capital cities , counties and rivers, world contents and hemispheres, equator and north and south poles .Our colourful thermoplastic playground maps help lean through play. To  see our new range of maps visit  our website at www.first4playgrounds.co.uk .  We have had a positive response to our new markings from schools  which now see this as a great way to support geography learning.

first4playgrounds solar system with dwarf planets

In the recent months we have been anticipating the rare Solar Eclipse which happened on March  20th. This was a fantastic opportunity for schools to introduce astrology teaching into the curriculum and learn more about the solar system and our planets. first4playgrounds have introduced  solar system playground markings  which can be a fun way for children to familiarise themselves with planets,  learn about their sizes in relation to one another and their order and distance from the earth. Scientists controversially   changed pluto to a dwarf planet in 2006. Dwarf planets have a direct orbit with the sun but are not big enough to  have cleared  its path of other masses around its orbit . Scientists believe with exploration of the Kuiper belt,  many more dwarf planets will be found.
At present time 5  Dwarf planets are recognised in our solar system. Ceres, Pluto, Haumea, Makemake and Eris .
first4playgrounds are now offering schools the choice of adding these dwarf planets to the solar system playground markings design, giving children a greater knowledge of how are solar system works.

Solar system playground markings

The planets in the solar system

                                                           

Playground markings Saint Mary's Primary School in Stanley

first4playgrounds were very pleased for all of the positive feedback we received from Saint Marys primary school teacher Mrs Souter we have a full blog on our  playground installation on our website which can be found at www.first4playgrounds.co.uk .  The school was keen to have playground markings that encouraged physical activity at playtimes and we designed an exercise trail  to be used in their Physical Education lessons . We also installed markings that develop numeracy and literacy skills the markings included a Rocket Hopscotch, 0-20 colourful Dragon and a Sunflower Hopscotch and 1- 100 grid 
The children loved their new markings and the school was very pleased with the new markings, adding colour and excitement to their playground .

first4playgrounds 2015 Brochure

first4playgrounds are pleased to have a brand new brochure for 2015 with all our playground designs.We can also design bespoke markings to suit your playground area. We have playground markings to suit all ages from nursey ks1 upwards, primary school, secondary and high school as well as commercial markings such as parking bays double yellow lines and bespoke logos and signage. We have Numeracy and Literacy, Traditional games , Playground games ,Targets and mazes,  Board Games and Grids , circuit tracks and trails, olympic legacy games, Sports Court Markings, and sports equipment .

Playground Markings at Arch Bishop Runcy , Gosforth

first4playgrounds have just installed playground markings at Arch Bishop Runcie  C of E Primary School in Gosforth. We installed a UK map, Clock Face, 1 - 100 Number Grid, Activity trail , Hopscotch 400, 3 coloured rectangles around the whole playground which the children can run around. The school were very pleased with the markings and we enjoyed our time installing the playground markings.

first4playground installing UK map at Arch Bishop Runcie

Uk Map

Clock Face

First4playgrounds wish you all a very happy new year.
We are looking forwards to all the new school playground markings projects you would like us to do.
We are developing new playground games which help educational and development skills for all ages visit our website www.first4playgrounds.co.uk for more details.

first4playgrounds new dance game

first4playgrounds is please to introduce a new dance class game for the school playground.

The game is made from the highest quality thermoplastics. The game has 5 white circles , all have colours inside which the child dances on.

The aim of the game is for the children to copy the teacher or leaders moves without making a mistake.

The game develops coordination , fine motor skills as well as encouraging exercise through play. This is ideal for key stage 1 and upwards and can be used by teachers in their physical exercise and movement programmes.
We recently installed a dance class game in a primary School in Durham.The children were very excited to play this new game and the teachers are looking forward to utilising it in the summer for PE lessons.