The new playground at Haleakala Waldorf School. The complete transformation of the kiawe wood has been amazing to watch. The artistry, and craftsmanship has really shone through.
In our News Notes this week there was a letter from a parent whom has helped orchestrate the project Her thoughts really put it well. Please read the following exert from the school newspaper:
Our new nature play structure is in place!
by Susanne Knappstein
"With great joy the children welcomed their new nature playstructure for grades 1 through 5 that has been built over the winter break. As the name of their builders indicates ‘Kinderspielkunst’ (‘kids-play-art’) it is a great piece of wooden art made for kids to play on. The many challenges that the structure will provide, besides the obvious climbing experience, don’t all reveal yet." It is exciting to watch the progress. Just yesterday the team was painting the structure.
The final result of the playground was more than any of us could have ever imagined. Children, and adults alike are attracted to the many problems the structure provides. The children have been learning how to use the structure, and get better and better at navigating the bridges, ropes and balancing that is required to walk on the piece.
The final result of the playground was more than any of us could have ever imagined. Children, and adults alike are attracted to the many problems the structure provides. The children have been learning how to use the structure, and get better and better at navigating the bridges, ropes and balancing that is required to walk on the piece.
