Scandinavian playground design

Thank you for this article, Trish. I am a first-year teacher and have been horrified by stories of recess being cut at schools. Weren't we all kids, and don't we remember how important play was to us? I certainly still carry memories of games in the past when going about my day-to-day. I came across this article while reading a design blog recently, and I just love it. What I find so perfect about these playgrounds in Copenhagen is the designers' idea of creating a space that reflects the larger world around it, and which might therefore allow children a special entrance into it. http://www.smart-urban-stage.com/blog/future-of-the-city/real-life-disco... I am lucky to be starting work at a school that still values this kind of activity (even the upper graders MUST go outside during recess), and I hope that school districts across the country will realize and remedy the mistake of cutting play from the school day.