Happy Hollow Tree House by Playscapes, GR04HH

The Happy Hollow Tree House is a whimsical structure straight from a fairy tale that is sure to attract children's attention all while helping them grow and develop. The surface mounted rotationally molded structure can be used indoors or outdoors and includes 15 different play events that will aid in child development while fostering fine and gross motor skills. Also available in portable or in-ground mount. Address the developmental needs of your little ones and preschoolers with the Happy Hollow. Sized to handle small daycares and yet sturdy enough to withstand hours of daily play, the Happy Hollow works for any childcare or preschool. Encourage their growth with this interactive playhouse that aids their learning through play.

Engaging Sensory Play

On the exterior of the play structure, sensory play abounds with the Mailbox with Chimes that dings, Lily Lady Bug Spinner whose staggered dance emits a clicking sound and Shelly the Snail Drum with a gentle boom. Marty the Sensory Mushroom is covered in different textures that introduce children to beginning patterns. Ferah the Firefly’s rattling beads is a visual waterfall of colors as her body spins.

Growing Fine and Gross Motor Skills

Young toddlers and pre-k children need extensive work on their motor skills in preparation for school. The multiple activities on the Happy Hollow allows for practice on small and large motions that will be necessary once they reach school. Carl the Caterpillar’s rings are a perfect exercise for gripping and moving small objects. In contrast, the three Leaf Slides work larger muscles to crawl up and slide back down. Bertie the Bluebird requires children to combine fine motor skills by gripping a small crank with gross motor skills using the arm, elbow and more to turn him in gentle circles.

Socialization, Solo Play and Inclusivity

The Happy Hollow is called that because everyone is learning to play together. Children can work together to play house in the fantasy themed interior or play in parallel play beside one another. Yet other times, if there is only one child, they can entertain themselves as they learn with each of the activities. Everything that is meant to be played with is set at ground level allowing every child in your classroom will be able to reach and interact with the pieces on it.

Educational Uses

With each purchase, an Educational Guide is included to help you to enrich their play with learning opportunities inspired by the structure. Within the guide, examples of related activities and pre-literary experiences are suggested to get you started. Even when the lessons are through, children will have a visual reminder of what they have learned as they play later.

Durability

Every teacher knows that even with careful guidance, children tend to wear out teaching materials and play equipment. The Happy Hollow takes this into account by keeping children safe with its rotationally molded plastic body and encasing the necessary metal parts behind matching plastic pieces. All of the plastic is UV stabilized designed to handle daily exposure to the sun and hardy enough for most daily weather.

Age Range: 6 months to 5 years
Unit size: 6''2" H x 5'11" W x 5'7" D
Footprint: 5'7" X 5'11"
Fall Height: 18"
Assembled weight: 285 lbs
Shipping weight: 360 lbs
Warranty: 5 years
Assembly Required
Also available in portable or in-ground mount.
See "Resources" tab above for installation guide and specification sheet.  

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