Playground Markings are an excellent way of enhancing any plain asphalt and concrete playground areas to add exciting and colourful long lasting designs.
Tim is the founder of EduMarking, driven by a passion for transforming school environments into engaging and functional outdoor learning spaces. With a strong background in business and a hands-on approach, he has built EduMarking into a trusted partner for schools across Australia and New Zealand. His vision centres on creating playgrounds that inspire movement, creativity, and connection. His favourite playground marking is “Mirror Me”, a playful nod to his belief that the best spaces get kids moving, thinking, and maybe even copying a few of his best dance moves.
Outdoor education is not a single lesson or a once-a-term excursion. Rather, it is a recognised approach to curriculum delivery that uses the physical environment outside the classroom as the primary learning context. The Australian Curriculum treats outdoor learning as
Most early childhood centre directors can articulate their play based learning philosophy clearly. Fewer have made the connection between that philosophy and the physical design of their outdoor playground. Australia’s EYLF is explicit: the physical environment is a pedagogical tool.
The most common mistake schools make when choosing outdoor play equipment is applying a residential mindset to a commercial problem. Consumer-grade equipment from retail suppliers looks adequate on a brochure and costs less upfront. It is not built for 300