The development of children follows a similar pattern such as grasping the skill of sitting before they eventually learn to crawl or walk. Likewise, before a child is able to master other skills including writing, they will need to develop fine motor skills which refer to the development of small muscles and hand-eye coordination. Playing the swing is one of the most basic yet important activity that contributes greatly to babies and children’s development in this manner. Skills are developed when children are having fun during play and it occurs more so when they are playing at the playground.

Swinging Helps Children Develop Coordination

Teaching a child how to swing is almost impossible and the only way a child can learn how to swing is through plenty of practice. By practice we mean moving forward and backward on the swing repeatedly until they can successfully learn how to make a swing move without any help. Through the repetition of moving back and forth enables children to develop coordination where they find means to swing their body to suit the rhythm.

Swinging Helps Children Develop their Sensory System

Our sensory system refers to the way our mind is organized and how we process and understand information. This system helps us regulate our bodies during unfamiliar environments including the exposure of loud sounds or even strange smells. Swinging helps children develop the ability to adapt and cope in different kinds of sensations. With this, children will be able to focus and improve their ability to learn especially in an environment like school. On top of that, swinging also works out the emotionally responsive connections of the brain which helps children feel calm and refreshed.

Swinging Encourages Social Interaction and Development

As swinging often takes place at the playground, children will find themselves in a situation where they might have to share playground equipment with other children. The only way to share the swing is through taking turns, so children will learn how to socialize with others and learn to share. In addition, they can even learn to communicate and play with others by taking turns to swing or to push others during playtime. Such interaction will aid in social development of children which is an important skill to have.

Swinging Helps Develop Core Muscles and Balance

Core muscles and balance are important when swinging as children will need to get into the rhythm of moving back and forth. When swinging, the ears of children start to respond to movement and acceleration which is a stimulation directly related to our sense of balance.

How Fitness Kid Corp Can Help

Playing the swing is a great activity to help babies and children develop various skills and systems. It gets even better when your child can get to play the swing right in the comfort of your own home together with you! Fitness Kid Corp is your indoor playground expert and you can trust us to install excellent quality indoor playground equipment for you and your children to enjoy. Contact us to find out more about our products and services!