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 Inspiration suitcase is a suitcase which contains 30 laminated photo collages, each of them displaying a wide variety of practices, both in the Netherlands and in neighbouring countries like Germany, Switzerland and Belgium. Springzaad has developed the suitcase as an inspiration source for all those wanting to design more challenging, adventurous natural playgrounds around schools, daycares centres, in parks, etc. The suitcase can be ordered through Springzaad.1. Flat area? A more graded terrain literally provides more space and enhances varied play. An exciting natural playground starts with a good design. Images 2. Tall trees for climbing From the top of a tree, you’ll get a unique scenic view: a different perspective, a safe hiding place. And under the tree, you’ll find cooling shadow ... Images 3. Cut down trees Fantastic play objects for climbing, jumping, balancing, relaxing. Images 4. Green ‘evergreens’ Swing, seesaw, slide, climbing object … Images 5. Bushes Ideal places for hiding, both for children and birds. Images 6. Tree huts and shelters No better hut than your own built hut. Images 7. Rafts Floating, sinking and sailing. Playing with water, with small and large objects. Images 8. Water, source of life Look at all those living creatures in the water! Hands-on learning and discovering. Images 9. Amazing flowers! The earth smiles in colours and smells. Images 10. Flying free Butterflies, birds and bats will love your nature garden. Images 11. Small animals searching for a home Hotels and hostels for bees, earwigs and other small critters. Images 12. Herbs Stimulate and delight the senses. A herb spiral needs little space. Images 13. Fruits Delicious, healthy and attractive. From orchard to strawberry patch. Images 14. Kitchen garden From sowing to harvesting. It’s fun to grow, harvest and eat your own vegetables! Images 15. Baking bread and buns Growing grains – making fire – baking bread and buns. Images 16. Cycle of life Life – death – new life – and … Images 17. Water, sand and stones Nothing like playing with natural elements! Images 18. Building with straw and clay Muddling with mud is fun. Images 19. Exploring gravity How to build stable with recycled material. Images 20. Magic wands Build flexible with willow. Images 21. Mosaic Lively and colourful throughout the seasons. Images 22. Artistic Sculptures that educate, by and for children. Images 23. Language and signs Connecting symbols, provoking imagination. Images 24. Soundart Let's not forget to please our ears! Images 25. Amphitheater or outdoor classroom Playing and learning in a classroom setting. Images 26. Places to sit Places for time-out – private or for common gatherings. Images 27. Path-finding Secret paths; for running, sneaking, walking. Images 28. Green boundaries and gates Creating safe places and making natural connections. Images 29. An eco-building Organic symbiosis of architecture and nature. Images 30. Small but nice Mini-gardens, for those who only have limited space. Images | |
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