132 b e c o m i n g p a r t o f t h e c o m m u n i t y
Community projects
Building a playground is an activity that can help children and
community members learn to work together. There are some simple
things that make play areas fun for all children. Then children who
cannot see well will not feel left out. The ideas suggested here will be
enjoyed by all the children in the community.
How can we
make this
project happen?
We’ll build things
that don’t cost
much money. We
can use things that
we already have.
We can ask at
the school. Maybe
the play area can
be part of the
school yard.
Let’s make sure
the play area can
also be used by
children who use
crutches.
Building a playground
To build a playground, it is best to use local, low-cost materials and
simple construction. The playground will give children and parents
a chance to try different playthings. Whatever works for their child,
a family can later build at home, at no or low cost. For this reason, a
playground made of tree limbs and poles, old tires, and other ‘waste’
materials is better than a fancy, expensive, metal playground built at
high cost.
helping children who are blind