swingset accessories<\/a> to add to backyard swing sets, thus saving that expensive equipment from neglect and providing kids with a safe and satisfying place to play.<\/p>\nFor the swingers<\/strong> — Kids who like to swing may become easily bored with the basic belt swing that usually comes with backyard swing sets.\u00a0 Glider swings are a fun and different\u00a0way to swing solo or with a friend.\u00a0 Disc swings are another option,\u00a0providing kids with a bit of an upper body\u00a0challenge.\u00a0\u00a0 Little kids who want to swing don’t have to be left out of the fun; bucket swings and half bucket swings make for excellent beginner and transition swings.\u00a0 Both are safe and fun.<\/p>\nFor the spinners<\/strong> — While nauseating to some, spinning can feel fantastic to others.\u00a0 Kids who thrive on spinning will love a tire swing attachment.\u00a0 Tire swings are fun to share with friends, too.<\/p>\nFor the climbers<\/strong> — Swing sets can easily be outfitted with a rock wall or rope ladder feature so that our climbing kids can easily meet their needs for whole body movement and motor planning.<\/p>\nFor the danglers<\/strong> — Hanging around, whether by the\u00a0hands or legs,\u00a0is fun for lots of kids, so providing a trapeze bar or monkey bars is an easy solution.<\/p>\nFor the diggers<\/strong> — Backyard swing sets, especially wooden swing sets, can be easily equipped with a sandbox feature.\u00a0\u00a0Sandboxes can be attached to existing swing sets, or they can simply be placed nearby so that our little excavators can dig to their hearts’ content.\u00a0 Keep in mind that sandboxes should always be covered when not in use.\u00a0 Sandbox covers prevent neighborhood critters from soiling the sand at night or during other quiet times.<\/p>\nFor the explorers and pretenders<\/strong> — Our most creative kids make the best use of accessories like\u00a0telescopes, periscopes, binoculars, and steering wheels which are attached to swing sets.\u00a0 Other accessories to spark the imagination\u00a0include talk tubes, play houses, and club houses.\u00a0 Kids can imagine\u00a0their way into amazing situations as long as\u00a0their swing sets provide the necessary ingredients.<\/p>\nSo, if your kids are no longer interested in your\u00a0backyard swing set, and instead it has become a hot\u00a0spot for the spiders to practice web building skills,\u00a0take a moment to think about the way your kids like to move their bodies.\u00a0 Does the backyard swing set meet those needs for movement?\u00a0 If not, try adding a few\u00a0swing set accessories that\u00a0complement your kids’ preferences.\u00a0\u00a0You may be surprised to find the spiders\u00a0moving out because the swing set is back in full swing!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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