Verona Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Hello I'm looking for a piece of equipment that has padlocks, switches, fasteners, etc on for my Pre-school. I have asked parents if anyone can make something for me but unfortunately no-one has come forward. It looks as though I may have to buy something. I am sure I have seen something like I would like quite a while ago but can't see anything now. Can anyone help please? V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyPancakes Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) As much as I admire those boards, I have baulked at the price in the past. I'm thinking parents, and sundry friends and relatives, who mightn't be able to build a whole piece of equipment, might collectively be more than happy to hunt through garages, sheds and useless stuff drawers and find enough bits and pieces to make a terrific collection. Pegboard (painted?) and some florists wire and you're set like a jelly. I'd ask for some help to attach it to the wall (ooh, just thinking could add them to the top of a small table and small boards attached to the table legs.) Feeling excited at the thought. H Edited November 25, 2017 by HoneyPancakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 there are a few on amazon at a reasonable price https://www.amazon.co.uk/Melissa-Doug-Latches-Wooden-Activity/dp/B0026ZPTYY/ref=pd_sbs_21_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7KEN9BRGARQ55JJWW1CG Be careful though...if you have children with asd in your group you may not want to teach them how to escape!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I also swing between wanting a board like this in the setting to aren’t we just teaching them how to open all the locks, chains and bolts we put on doors, gates and cupboards to keep them safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Mouseketeer said: I also swing between wanting a board like this in the setting to aren’t we just teaching them how to open all the locks, chains and bolts we put on doors, gates and cupboards to keep them safe Yes we've had to avoid these...I had a little chap who used to lock his grandmother in a cupboard on a regular basis and then use his screwdriver to get her out 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 On 25/11/2017 at 19:30, finleysmaid said: there are a few on amazon at a reasonable price https://www.amazon.co.uk/Melissa-Doug-Latches-Wooden-Activity/dp/B0026ZPTYY/ref=pd_sbs_21_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7KEN9BRGARQ55JJWW1CG Be careful though...if you have children with asd in your group you may not want to teach them how to escape!!! They are lovely 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 We have one of those at the toy library,it is very popular with parents and settings.. i do point out the escape issues but no one ever seems to be bothered about it, It is out alot of the time for children with extra needs or younger children more than the 3+ It is extremely sturdy , always out and never on the shelf for more than a couple of hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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