Continental School District 39 (CSD) celebrated the opening of the Let Grow Playground, a unique space designed to encourage unstructured play, problem-solving, and social connection. The playground features games like cornhole, ladder ball, and chess, chosen to promote interaction, strategic thinking, and healthy competition. CSD hopes this investment in outdoor activities will combat the growing reliance on digital devices and enhance students' emotional and social well-being.
A celebration of creativity and outdoor engagement took center stage at Continental School District 39 as the ribbon was cut on its newest addition: the Let Grow Playground.Designed to inspire play, problem-solving and social connection, the playground is part of CSD’s broader initiative to promote unstructured play as an essential component of child development.
”Lathen further explained that conflict-resolution opportunities are intentionally built into the playground’s design.“Conflict is something I want my students not to be afraid of,” he said. “Instead, I want them to see it as a challenge and learn how to resolve it in a positive way.”The idea stemmed from Lathen reading Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation, which delves into concerns about young children’s use of cell phones and the resulting feelings of anxiety and disconnection.
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