A childcare centre in Australia has introduced a unique feature to their outdoor play area.
The Amaze Early Education centre, is having the fire-pit constructed before the grand opening and it's designed to aid children's risk awareness.
The controversial aspect of the playground is being utilised as the risk element of the educational curriculum, but many are on board with the idea.
Children as young as two-years-old will learn how to cook sausages and marshmallows while using the pit in a bid to increase fire-safety awareness.
The new initiative wants children to learn how to react and manage risky situations on their own accord.
Speaking to The Courier Mail, Director of Amaze, Lucy Cook, explained: "From the response we have had so far, parents are crying out for experiences that replicate real life and challenge children.”
“We expected critics but there has not been one. Parents are supporting the backlash against screen time and too much bubble wrap,” added Cook.
The kids will become skilled on how to access risk versus hazard, with parents and staff being on board with the modern philosophy.
The new initiative comes as parents and child experts are calling on playgrounds to include more danger elements.
Parents are finding in today's world children are not exposed to the same risk which they once were when playing, which has resulted in a lack of knowledge on how to tackle a problem head on.
Whereas this playground which is being constructed in Queensland will include interchangeable parts which allow children to make use of different muscles, encouraging problem solving and danger assessment.
Designer Lukas Ritson stated: “If environments remain the same children will struggle to be inspired."
And to be honest, it does make a lot of sense that children need to be inspired by their surroundings, but with that said we're not completely sold on allowing our two-year-old near a fire-pit.
What do you think? Would you like to see this feature added to a playground near you?
