At Grace Best Elementary School in Colorado Springs, Colorado students are designing their future playground. Here’s what one 5th grader wants: “I want a tire swing, and slides, I like slides that go up and down and are curvy,” he said. Another says he wants a tire swing and big slide.
Whatever the final design, students will feel ownership. Rubbercycle applauds these efforts to involve students in the success of a new playground for their school. We recommend that the students think about the playground surface and consider the long-term benefits of rubber mulch.
Many students weighed in on the design and features of the playground. They’re also voting on the name of the school. The school is being transitioned from an elementary school to Creekside Middle School. Teachers said they want Grace students to feel like they are a part of their new building, and added they also want to boost school spirit.
Another part of the motivation is to get the community involved, not only through donations but in building a playground that they can be proud of.
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