Archive for March, 2012
Thinking back (way back) to when I was a child growing up in the suburbs of Chicago I remember a pretty tree in our front yard. I wanted to climb it and tried, unsuccessfully, many times.
You see, the branches were not right for climbing onto. The same may be true for the trees in or around your yard. Kids love to climb and will try any available tree, and often not find fulfillment in doing so.
The answer to the question in the title is, “because kids love to climb”. Some playgrounds do have climbing structures but not all, and recess time at school is so short that kids are not allowed to get ample time to use their muscles to climb.
Quadro play sets nicely solve this dilemma. Although these modular playsets come with directions to build such things as airplanes, go carts, juice bars, trucks and etc. they also include plans for climbing structures.
The great thing about Quadro toys are that they can be constructed for either outside or inside play. Except for some exceptionally hot climates they can be left outside all year.
With Quadro Junior II the curved tubes and fabric panels give you the opportunity to individually adjust your models according to your needs! How would you like a large desk, juice bar or a goal. Maybe you would like to make a theater and give a magic show. You can build these and many more wonderful creations with QUADRO Junior II.
Why are Quadro playsets a great investment for your family? Quadro is designed to last a lifetime when used as directed. Since it’s introduction in 1978, there have been many thousands of families who have played for years with Quadro and then passed on to the next generation. For all children, Quadro is a great way to help kids develop gross and fine motor skills as well as social play interaction.
Quadro adventure playsets are play systems designed to “grow” with all children starting with infants. As the children get older, the way Quadro is used is simply adapted to meet the new demands for age-appropriate activity, learning or play activities.
Examples:
Infants: Adults build enclosed play area, high chair, change table, etc.
Toddlers: Adults build play structures … house, fort, platforms, vehicles, climbing structures, pool, etc.
Pre-Schoolers: Adults assist with construction of lofts, furniture, vehicles, dramatic play, etc.
Pre-Teens: Kids build their own furniture
Teens: Design and build their own special construction projects
College: Use in dorm rooms as cubbies/shelving
Quadro™ adventure playsets are weather proof and the colours are mostly UV resistant. If the construction is left in the sunshine for a long time, the colours might fade a little. It will not affect the function and safety of the components at all. In the Southern hot states like Mexico or deserts we do not recommend extended exposure to sunlight. Shaded areas are best.
Want to see images of many of the structures you can build – write us and let us know which kit you are interested in seeing the examples and we will attach them to a reply e-mail. We can be reached at webmaster@blocksand3dpuzzles.com.