How do you turn a big room into just the right intimate
space for reading to children, and then to a more spacious, supervised play
area, and then back into a big room? We are finding that more and more
churches, schools and daycare centers are using light, portable play panels to
manage these transformations in very economical way. It’s a great way to have
several activities going on at the same time, with minimal distraction to each
group. And the play panels are fun colors, so they brighten up a room and add
dimension.
Children’s Factory PlayPanels have a wide selection and are
the popular choice when it comes to Play Panel brands. They are light weight, and can be moved into position easily, put away quickly
and stored flat. They snap together - in a snap! - and can be reconfigured in
varying shapes, as activities demand. Available in heights of 31”, 48” and 60”,
you can create either a low fence to keep the little ones in a controlled area
or an adult-size screen to block a field of view.
The biggest change in the Children’s Factory line has been
the addition of their “Cozy Woodland” colors to their play Panel line. Now, in
addition to the original red, blue, green and yellow play panels, these panels
come in soft earth tone colors: sage green, fern green, sky blue, deep water
blue, walnut and almond. So, while the
original bright colors can provide an upbeat, stimulating environment, these
new colors take it down a notch, for a calming, tranquil setting.
If you have a specific need for extra monitoring of what’s
happening on the other side of the fence, there are transparent panels, too.
These are perfect for allowing little ones independent play, while keeping an
eye on them from the other side. These see-though panels are available in clear
vinyl and a see-through colored mesh.
There are also special panels that are actually teaching
aids. The Fuzzy Loop panels allow felt and other Velcro objects to be attached
for use in learning activities or for children to create their own designs and
stories. The Art Display panels have pockets that can be used in a number of
ways, such as storing books, displaying the latest artwork or keeping a
collection of interesting leaves.
Children’s Factory sells these panels individually and in a
variety of sets. Some of the sets have colorful patterns and graphics.
Play panels are probably one of the most versatile products we offer, and we
love hearing how our teachers and child-care providers are creatively putting
them to use.
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