he fairy tales of Hans The SMART PlaygroundTM T Christian Andersen - The SMART PlaygroundTM consists of 3 elements The Little Mermaid, The Ugly creating the ultimate playground experience: Duckling and The Tinderbox - are loved by children and adults 1 THEMED PLAY STRUCTURE all over the world. The colourful themed playground structures have two fairy tales in one product, offering age-appropriate For the first time ever, KOMPAN has built the fascinating physical challenges for both the themes of fairy tales into outdoor play designs, and younger (1-4) and older (2-8) children. combined age-appropriate physical challenges with a full The structures facilitate free, guided and instructed play. digital package of fairy tales and virtual games supporting learning, edutainment and fun. The result is a new patent pending product line setting 2 completely new standards for what a playground can offer. The fairy tales of HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling and The Tinderbox are loved by children and adults all over the world. Fairy tales are designed for the child’s world and spark role-play and imagination. They contain universal truths and provide moral insights. 3 THE ULTIMATE DIGITAL CONNECTION Bring your smartphone or tablet to the playground. By using Apps, down- loaded for free to your device, a link between the physical and virtual world is created. The Apps offer you, on the spot, the popular fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, to read, or have read out loud in 16 different languages. In addition the user will get access to a full universe of learning-supported digital games based on the themes from the beloved fairy tales. smart-playground.co.uk INTRODUCING THE LEARNING SMART PLAYGROUNDTM THROUGH PLAY THE PLAY FOR TABLETS STRUCTURES AND SMARTPHONES Children are spending less time outdoors and less time interacting with adults. The SMART PlaygroundTM encourages physical activity, stimulating and aiding language COGNITIVE development and learning. CREATIVE SOCIAL The SMART PlaygroundTM also promotes inclusion and interaction between children and with adults. EMOTIONAL PHYSICAL KOMPAN Hans Christian Andersen play equipment is designed to work brilliantly without the digital layer, as all other KOMPAN play designs. However the virtual, interactive digital layer offers a totally new dimension to the playground. ll the children love The The KOMPAN Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale concept offers additional benefits: A SMART PlaygroundTM as it is so engaging and lots of fun. • Age-appropriate physical challenges for 1-8 year olds • Curriculum-compliant learning Adults love it because it teaches • A strong basis for language stimulation through role play children language skills and • Inspiration for good social behaviour through the moral gives them age-appropriate insights and universal truths of the fairy tales (i.e. learning about bullying from “The Ugly Duckling”) physical challenges. The • A vast number of digital games supporting learning, SMART PlaygroundTM also edutainment and fun inspires adults to spend This way adults and children alike can share play, learning and cultural experiences. At the playground, back home, or more time with children. at school. The KOMPAN Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale concept is TM The SMART Playground unites children and adults a revolution in play, truly designed for the 21st century. through the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, provides strong educational content, and encourages good social behaviour. SMART PLAYGROUND THE DIGITAL EXPERIENCE – read, listen, play and learn Play Gate A 士兵 Play Along Pic-2-Word Read Along Tale Run TM THE SMART PLAYGROUND FAMILY More than just for fun Our unique playground equipment has been enriching children’s play for more than 40 years. Why? Because at KOMPAN, we know that a playground is always more than just a playground. When designed to really promote child development, playgrounds can significantly improve children’s health, learning and social interaction. In fact, we see play as nothing short of fundamental to a better life. To access and explore digital content follow these steps: SMART PLAYGROUND Play Gate Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Use your QR scanner to Start the Play GateTM App Click the menu to access full access Play GateTM digital packages for learning, edutainment and fun SMART-PLAYGROUND.CO.UK Exclusive partnership with the Hans Christian Andersen House and Museum KOMPAN International Sales C.F. Tietgens Boulevard 32C 5220 Odense SØ Denmark Tel: +45 63 62 12 50 Fax: +45 63 62 10 90 The fairy tales in the HCA-apps by Email: [email protected] KOMPAN are written by researchers of and officially approved by the Hans Christian Andersen Museum, Odense, Denmark.