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Little Tikes Commercial
Creating Calm in the Grove
Playgrounds can inspire a child's imagination, as well
as help them develop crucial life skills. For some kids,
though, playgrounds can quickly become overwhelming.
Voices shout from the slide to the swings, and then there's
a burst of laughter on the climber, all while music playing
from across the park has birds squawking out of rhythm.
So many kids have run past that it's impossible to keep
track of who went where or what is happening up on the
deck. For these moments of overstimulation, Little Tikes
Commercial invites children and their parents or caretakers
to step into a calming space called the Quiet Grove.
Little Tikes Commercial, together with Unlimited Play®,
a nonprofit organization that creates universally accessible
playgrounds, developed a retreat for kids who get
overwhelmed by everything going on around them. When
effectively placed away from the hustle and bustle of other
playground equipment, this semi-enclosed structure
fosters a welcoming environment to help soothe anyone
in need. Then, when they're ready, they can rejoin the fun
on the playground.
Inspired by the calming effects of nature, Quiet Grove
features translucent bamboo panels, a leaf-patterned
roof, and a wood-like bench to dampen the sights and
sounds that may be impacting a loved one. Sensory activities
located on either side offer further help to ease
an upset mind. Push where the handprints indicate for
therapeutic engagement in the arms, and slide objects
along established patterns to help alleviate stress. Click
the buttons for soft, repetitive responses, or give the fidget
spinner a whirl to restore a point of focus. Though the
Quiet Grove color palette can be customized, we recommend
neutral or nature-inspired choices to encourage a
calm atmosphere.
At Little Tikes Commercial, we pride ourselves on creating
unique, inclusive experiences that enable everyone to
benefit from themed and imaginative play. Our consistency
in producing thoughtful experiences has forged Little
Tikes Commercial into a familiar name that parks, parents
and caretakers know they can rely on.
For details on how Quiet Grove can help make your park
more inclusive, visit our website LittleTikesCommercial.
com/Quiet-Grove.
littletikescommercial.com
800.325.8828
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