Drop Down

Physical Benefits of Drop Down

Improved Upper & Lower Body Strength: Children must climb to reach the top of the playground slide, which requires the use of upper and lower body strength as well as fine coordination and balance. The thrill of the slide is a powerful motivator for children to use their arms and legs to pull themselves up a ladder, net, or other climbing structure.

Improved Coordination & Balance: Both coordination and balance are used further after successfully climbing to the top as slide usage further enhances these skills.

Improved Core Strength: In addition to leg and arm strength, sitting up while sliding requires core strength, which supports further muscle development to help keep children strong and healthy.

Social Benefits of Slides: The importance of outdoor play has been well documented. Using playground slides also helps to promote social development as children must practice patience and exercise their spatial awareness while waiting their turn.

It’s important for children to learn to move throughout space without bumping into each other. During this time, they must be aware of others using the slide and gauge when there is enough space to safely proceed.

It cannot be emphasized enough how sliding down a tall slide helps to improve confidence, which also helps children to conquer their fears on their own. This boost will have lasting social benefits as children engage and play with their peers.