A Kidscorner gives children their own place to play, discover and relax. A Kidscorner for special education, disability care, healthcare institutions and hospitals requires extra attention. Not only in terms of safety and hygiene, but also sensory processing, recognisability, accessibility and the needs of the children.
Sidijk creates custom Kidscorners for various healthcare and educational environments. From a soft soft play corner in a waiting room to a Kidscorner with sensory play walls, educational wall games, high contrast elements or Montessori inspired play panels. Together, we look at which solution suits the children, the space and the purpose of the play corner.
A Kidscorner tailored to the children and the environment
No healthcare or educational environment is the same. In special education, a Kidscorner can help children discover, practise and work together through play. In disability care or day care, a play corner can contribute to structure, calm and sensory stimulation. In a hospital, therapy room or waiting room, it is important that children feel safe and are distracted in an accessible way.
That is why we design every Kidscorner to measure. We take into account the available space, the age and abilities of the children, the desired level of challenge and the way the play corer will be used. This creates a place that not only fits beautifully into the environment, but is also truly functional for everyday use.
Sensory play corners with soft and educational elements
For children in special education or healthcare, sensory games and sensory play elements can add a great deal of value. Think of tactile textures, clear shapes, high contrast colours, simple puzzles, turning and sliding elements or educational wall games. These elements encourage children to feel, look, recognise, move and discover. A Kidscorner can be expanded with, for example:
- Wall games with educational or Montessori inspired elements
- Sensory play panels with different textures and shapes
- High contrast elements for visual recognition
- Soft soft play blocks, shapes and play elements
- Calm play corners with a low stimulus appearance
- Thematic prints that suit the environment
- Interactive or motor skills play elements
This gives the play corner exactly the right design for the target group. From a calm and clear corner to a more challenging play area with several sensory possibilities.
Soft play corners for healthcare, education and waiting rooms
A soft play corner is ideal for environments where safety, comfort and overview are important. The soft play elements are soft, dimensionally stable and suitable for intensive use. Children can climb, sit, crawl, build and discover in an environment that invites them to play, without the space becoming overstimulating.
For healthcare institutions, hospitals and educational environments, maintenance is also important. By using smooth materials that are easy to clean, the Kidscorner remains practical in every day use. This makes a soft play corner suitable for, among others:
- Special eduaction
- Disability care
- Chid day centres
- Healthcare institutions
- Hospitals
- Rehabilition cenrres
- Therapy rooms
- Waiting rooms
- Day care
- Orthopedagogical centres
High contrast, low stimulus or more activating
Some children benefit from clear contrasts, simple shapes and recognisable colours. Other children need calm, simplicity and as few stimuli as possible. When designing a Kidscorner, we therefore look carefully at the purpose of the space.
should the play corner activate children? Then sensory games, educational wall games and play elements with movement can help. Should the space provide calm instead? Then we choose soft shapes, calm colours and a clear layout. A combination is also possible, for example with a calm base and a few targeted play elements.
Custom Kidscorner for every space
A Kidscorner does not require a large space. Even in a small waiting room, hallway, classroom or treatment room, a compact play corner can make a big difference. By making smart use of walls, corners and soft elements, a safe and attractive play area is created without the space losing its function.
Sidijk thinks along about the layout, design, materials and play value. We can also align the Kidscorner with the house style, interior or a theme. Think of calm natural tones, recognisable shapes, cheerful prints or a completely custom design.
Safety and practical use come first
In environments such as special education, disability care and healthcare institutions, a play corner must be safe, strong and practical. That is why we pay close attention to material choice, finishing, maintenance and ease of use. The soft elements are suitable for intensive use and can be tailored to the age, motor skills and needs of the children.
Where necessary, we take walking routes, supervision, guidance, accessibility and cleaning into account. This makes the Kidscorner not only a pleasant play area for children, but also a practical solution for staff and supervisors.
Have a Kidscorner made for your healthcare or educational environment?
Do you want to create a play corner that suites the children, the space end everyday practice? Sidijk thinks along from the first idea. Together, we look at which sensory, educational and soft play elements best suit your environment.
Contact us for advice. Then we will look together at a custom Kidscorner for your school, healthcare, institutions, hospital or treatment room.
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