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7’ trampoline boasts a durable blow-molded plastic frame, padded springs and full mesh enclosure. The mesh netting is supported by covered heavy-duty steel poles. The jump surface is lower than other traditional trampolines enabling children to get in and out independently with ease. For outdoor use only; one jumper at a time; weight limit 100lbs.
Approx. Price: $219.99 Box Age Range: 3+ yrs # of Pieces: 1 Washability: Surface Wipe Storability: Disassembly Required Directions: Play Locations: Outdoor Adjustability: None Levels of Play: One Level Batteries: None needed
Durable
High Contrasting Colors
Wide Age Range
Inviting Due to Uniqueness
Large Openings
Open-ended
High Quality
Connects/Assembles Securely
Soothing
Promotes Active Play
Hands-on Approach to Learning
Self-Contained
One-Piece Unit
Large Target Area
Simple
Upright Position for Play
Oversized
Developmental processes promoted
Cause and Effect
Action Concepts e.g. In/Out, Push/Pull, On/Off, Go/Stop
The netting on the sides encloses the child safely. This helps a child with a visual impairment bounce safely inside the trampoline.
For a child with a visual impairment or blindness, this is a good way for him to get physical exercise and the fun of jumping in an enclosed setting.
The padded covers offer added safety.
Bouncing up and down stimulates the limbic system. It plays an important role in human emotion, learning and memory.
The surface of the trampoline is black and blue and the padded frame surrounding it is orange. This provides a clear visual boundary for jumping.
The act of bouncing can help calm a child.
For those kids who have a need to jump, this is a safer, more contained alternative to jumping off the furniture or stairs.
Skills
Children build self-esteem as they learn how to bounce independently.
Jumping on the trampoline provides a whole body workout.
Gross motor skills are enhanced while jumping on the trampoline. Children who are blind or visually impaired need opportunities to build gross motor skills.
Children gain proprioceptive input from jumping. They are able to feel their joints and muscles as they relate to each other.
Jumping on the trampoline gives a child practice in body movement and helps hone coordination skills.
Spatial awareness is heightened with continual trampoline use and has been linked to enhanced cognitive development.
Play Ideas
Play a game of, “Start-Stop” (similar to musical chairs). When the music starts a child begins to jump. When the music stops, the child must stop jumping. This can also help gradually increase stamina and duration by playing the music longer between stops.
Sing the song, “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.” Each time a monkey falls off the bed, have the child stop jumping and fall down.
Give the child verbal directions for how to jump – high, fast, slow.
Make an obstacle course and have the trampoline be part of the course.
Play ball while jumping. The child can catch and throw the ball to a parent out of the trampoline while he continues to jump.
Ask the child to practice counting or recite the alphabet while jumping.
Run in place or dance on the trampoline.
Adaptation Ideas
For children who are nervous, introduce the concept of jumping slowly, let them stand on the trampoline first and then when they are ready just a few bounces.
For children who have with visual impairments, put a contrasting, bright X on the middle of the jumping surface to show them where to bounce
Have the child sit or lie on the trampoline and bounce the trampoline for them with your hands.
If a child cannot use the trampoline but wants to be involved, he can be the leader that tells people when to jump and for how many jumps.
Trampolining is easy and offers immediate success and accomplishment.
This trampoline has the safety features of a mesh enclosure and padding to help keep a child safe.
There is a high prevalence of obesity in children with disabilities; trampoline workouts can be an excellent way to combat obesity.
There is a wide age range for this trampoline (3-10yrs).
Many therapists, teachers and caregivers of children with autism have reported much success with trampolines.
For those kids who have a need to jump, this is a safer, more contained alternative to jumping off the furniture or stairs.
Cover the top of the trampoline with a sheet or blanket to convert the trampoline into a fort.
Jumping helps children who have autism or sensory processing difficulties gain much needed sensory input.
The act of bouncing can help calm a child.
Skills
For children on the autism spectrum, jumping on the trampoline may help improve their attention span on tasks presented after.
Jumping on the trampoline can help direct energy in a positive way.
Bouncing up and down stimulates the limbic system. It plays an important role in human emotion, learning and memory.
Children build confidence as they learn how to bounce independently.
Turn taking, waiting, patience and negotiation skills can all be targeted when more than one child wants to use the trampoline.
Play Ideas
This trampoline may be highly motivating for a child. Take advantage of this opportunity to encourage the child to use language such as counting the number of jumps, saying “more” or other words in order to use the trampoline.
Play a game of red light, green light. When “green light” is spoken, the child jumps. When “red light” is spoken, he stops. This helps him attend to other’s directions and cognitively process spoken language.
Attach a communication device outside the trampoline door so a child who is non-verbal can comment on the play. Examples of sayings could be:
“This is fun.”
“Bounce, bounce, bounce.”
“More, please.”
“My turn.”
Sing a song to the rhythm of bouncing. Change the tempo as the child changes how fast or slow he jumps.
Sing the song, “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.” Each time a monkey falls off the bed, have the child stop jumping and fall down.
When using with more than one child, have the child with the communication delay practice articulating such phrases as, “Can I have a turn?” or “My turn.”
Adaptation Ideas
If a child has difficulty with turn taking, use a timer to help him prepare for when his jumping time ends.
If the child has difficulty staying focused on jumping, set a timer for how long you would like him to jump.
If child is nervous or hesitant, practice jumping first on the ground either independently or with assistance.
Put an X on the middle of the jumping surface to show the child where to bounce.
