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30 30 MATERIAL OPTIONS What type of materials (natural or manufactured) are available and provide the play activities you want to encourage? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ What are some "common" materials you have or can easily obtain and use in "uncommon" ways to create play? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ What are the maintenance needs and lifespan of the materials identified for the natural play area? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ List the materials you want to use. ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ What are the ground surface material requirements you need to follow for safety and liability? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ • Sticks, fallen logs, stumps • Rocks • Sand • Old tires • Water • Ropes • Plants • Straw or hay bales • Old PVC or concrete pipes • Any unused "junk" lying around that you can make safe for kids to play with Turn this... ...into this! Upcycling: Giving a new purpose to old or discarded materials. Upcycling reduces costs and you can create unique play features! MATERIALS See page 35 for more surfacing information. Possible materials: Remember some materials will last longer than others. Sand and bales will need to be refreshed frequently compared to rocks. Pea Stone Rubber Tile Loose Rubber Safety surfacing INSPIRATION PLAN DESIGN MANAGE EXAMPLES