As mentioned from the previous posts, our group will be focusing on the five senses- colours (sight), music (hearing), nature (smell), feeling of the wind (touch), a vending machine (taste). Also, there will be a tree house structure-like building, a bridge with a pond, a mini field, sound transporting system.

Firstly, we will start with the floorings of the playground, that will be coloured red, orange, yellow, blue, and brown floor tiles will be used to replace the rubber material that is commonly used by playgrounds. The arrangement will be mixed with white tiles as an alternative. We will try to limit to using these colours, as much as we can.

Red- Color of energy. Associated with movement and excitement.

Orange- Fun times, happy and energetic days, remotely calm. New dawn in attitude.

Yellow- Colour of the sun. Laughter, happiness, optimistic and good times. Golden shades of yellow associated with promise of better times.

Blue- Calm and focused.

Brown- Stability and friendship.

Secondly, we will be using classical music because they are usually considered rather soothing to the ear, and can help them cope better with their emotions. Examples would be: Canon in D, River flows in you, Symphony no.6 and more..

Thirdly, chocolates would be given away for free at the vending machine. As a common perception to many, chocolate is a mood elevator. Therefore, eating chocolates can actually help them overcome their emotions and feel better. In addition, young children love to eat desserts, so we feel that by giving away free chocolates may help in cheering them up. However, we are aware that overeating unhealthy food can lead to diet-related diseases, so we will set a limit to the number of times a children can have his or her chocolates per day so as to maintain a healthy weight. Each child will be given a card for them to tap on the vending machine to get their chocolate; each child is limited to one bar per day. It would be beneficial to children who have experienced emotional trauma, yet they do not have sufficient money to buy chocolates. They would not have to worry about not having any chocolate.

In addition, there will be a treehouse providing drawing papers and other materials. This will enable them to express their thoughts through drawing and help them cope with their emotions. Also, this will enhance their creativity and allow them to overcome their trauma gradually and eventually, build up their self-confidence.

Next, a bridge with a pond will be built. This can build up a sense of responsibility in them and give them companionship and enjoyment. Thus, they can forget their troubles, have non-trivial health benefits, as research has shown, and relieve stress. A swing will be next to the pond for the children to play with. This is relevant to the novel, whereby Jess and Leslie swing on a rope to Terabithia. We will not let the children swing on a rope to the playground because it is very dangerous.

Also, they could also keep themselves fit and healthy by organizing sports activities at the mini field. This mini field could help them in a way that benefits their health and their emotional problems. They can forget their problems when they run and feel that they are free of stress and difficulties. Sport events, such as soccer tournaments, could be organised for them at the mini field if they get bored of running or prefer other sports.

Lastly, the playground would have a 'sound transporting' system. This system works by having the children speak into the microphone-like thing, and a voluntary counsellor would be at the other end of the 'tube' to counsel them and give them necessary advice. It would be useful for children who are too shy to approach a counsellor and ask for advice.

Ideas from the novel:

-Running field for Jess; present in our playground (mini field)

-Swing and bridge in the novel

-Pets- Fish in the pond of our playground, Prince Terrien from the novel

Credits: Shermin Ang Jia Xi (24) 2E7

Chin Yi Ling (3) 2e7