Playground markings can instantly transform dull concrete into a fun and lively playground, bursting with excitement and enhancing children’s imaginations.
Read on to discover what other benefits playground markings can offer for schools.
1. Improving health and fitness
It is important for children aged five to eighteen to have at least one hour of exercise a day. However, this can be difficult to achieve. With the distraction of mobile phones, games and a limited allocated slot for P.E lessons, finding time for your child to exercise can be a challenge.
One of the best opportunities for children to exercise is during lunch breaks. For schools with budgets that can’t stretch to climbing equipment or an outdoor gym, playground markings make for the ultimate cost-effective solution.
Installing sports markings creates a space for children to participate in team sports like netball, football or basketball. For younger children, markings for hopscotch and other games are a fun and easy way to encourage them to exercise.
2. Developing social skills
Playground markings are perfect for team sports. When children participate in team sports, they are forced to communicate with each other which helps to strengthen their social skills.
Many of the markings used for sports and games will help pupils with key skills such as turn-taking, patience, respect for others and empathy.
At the same time, children will need to interact in order to play together or when asking other children for a turn on a game. This will help them become better negotiators and improve their ability to resolve disputes. It can also lead to new friendships.
3. Improve P.E lessons
Not only are playground markings great for lunchtime activities, but they can also improve P.E lessons. These markings can be used to teach children about the proper rules of different sports including basketball, netball, football etc.
This enables teachers to tailor their lessons to pupils of many different interests and skills, helping them to discover the games and sports that interest them, and giving them valuable opportunities to practice and develop their physical skills.
Sportsmark Group Ltd
If you are looking for linemarking paint to transform your school playground, then look no further than Sportsmakr Group ltd.
At Sportsmark Group Ltd, we offer a range of products including white line spray, grass paint and line marking equipment to enhance your playground and improve your pupils’ P.E experience.
For additional information on the wide range of products we offer, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of our friendly team here today for more information. We have a team of experts on hand to answer any questions you may have.