Drop Rope Tightrope Crossing

The Drop Rope Tightrope Crossing presents the optimal outdoor-play opportunity not only for physical development, but also for building children’s confidence, self-esteem, and ability to assess and take risks safely. The main mission-possible (should they choose to accept it!) presents a risk element - it creates a situation where children have to think strategically about what they need to do, how to approach it and how to place themselves, in order to make their way across successfully. Good luck! Reaching up to grip the hanging ropes for stability as they pull themselves across the tightrope will develop fine motor control and upper body strength. Placing their feet carefully on the tightrope, one foot in front of the other to cross to the other side, allows them to practice good balance and coordination. Using the lower body for stability will help to improve core strength.