Hi Rusty,
I worked in the toddler playground today. I am IN LOVE with this area now! What a difference a few small changes make!!!
I removed one side of the boards on the sandbox. I reused one laying flat to make seating along one side and will do seating along the other side. (It is like you pointed out at one of those other centers that you had shown me that had the seating.) I also turned the playhouse toward the sand area and added some grass and other plants! I have 10 yards of sand and a pallet of rocks being delivered Monday that I still need to add to the area, but I am so happy with the results already!
I am thinking I am going to add a bridge sort of next to the playhouse that leads into the sand area and add more grasses all around the bridge, and sunflowers along the fence behind the playhouse. My grandkids came to visit today while I was working and my 4 year old grandson was already bringing sand into the playhouse!
This playground has really come to life! I never would have thought of all this stuff, so I again thank you very much for your ideas!!!!
Jen Levyowner, Little Footprints Learning Center