Bring big-movement outdoor play to your early years space with the Wooden Climber with Rock Climbing by Naturally Inspired Play—a beautiful, low-profile climbing structure designed exclusively for Scholar’s Choice. Handcrafted in Canada from durable cedar wood and thoughtfully designed by early years experts, this climber invites children to climb, balance, crawl, and explore in a way that feels exciting, achievable, and open-ended. With its sturdy A-frame design and bright, easy-to-grip climbing holds, it naturally becomes a favourite “I can do it!” challenge that supports confident risk-taking and active play.

This piece is more than a climber; it’s a play-based learning platform that grows with children’s imaginations. One day it’s a mountain to conquer, the next it’s a bridge to another world. Educators can also use the colourful holds for simple learning prompts—invite children to “find the green hold,” count steps as they climb, create a route to follow, or turn it into an obstacle course with stepping stones and balance beams.

As children climb and move their bodies in new ways, they’re developing essential early childhood skills through play. Active climbing strengthens the arms, legs, shoulders, and core while building balance, coordination, and body awareness. Figuring out where to place hands and feet encourages planning and flexible thinking, while repeating climbs supports perseverance and resilience. Social-emotional learning is woven in too, as children practise turn-taking, encourage peers, and build confidence through shared outdoor challenges.

Made from naturally durable cedar, this climber is well-suited for outdoor learning environments and play yards, offering a timeless look that complements natural play spaces. For best use, place it on a level surface and include routine checks of hardware and surfaces as part of your outdoor play-space care.