Folding Climbing Triangle

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NEW: As of September 1, 2020, our Foldable Climbing Triangle is now made from 100% solid pieces of Canadian maple and is the ONLY ONE that is made this way. It is not made from laminated sheets of plywood (which can contain VOCs or formaldehyde) nor it is made from MDF. As a result, it is heavier than its lighter/softer wood counterparts. We have raised the price incrementally to reflect the additional cost to us, but we believe we have made the strongest version of this structure on the market.

If there is one item to splurge on for your little ones, it's a foldable climbing triangle. Designed by Dr. Emmi Pikler, whose founding principle was "free motricity", aka the belief that littles should be in charge of their own movement, the triangle is a climbing structure that safely lets little ones - well, climb.

And why is that revolutionary? Because climbing is a natural instinct for babes. From the moment they pull themselves up off the ground, they are using their bodies to propel themselves upwards. You know how, when you learned to ride a bike or learn to ski, one of the first things your teacher told you was that if you look in a particular direction, your body will follow? So too with climbing and little ones. They look up, lift a hand, then the other follows, and their bottom leaves the ground. Voila. Your little one is now standing.

As avid rock climbers, we believe in the power of climbing. There's a rhythm to it, a balance of the body, a mental awareness of what the body is doing in relatively small space. It is strength through calmness and grace through concentration.

All this transfers to the triangle, with its gentle angle and sloped incline that encourages ascent safely.

This is the pre-playground to the school's playground.

And the best part?

Little ones instinctively know their limits. They won't push themselves until they're ready, so you can take a step back (within a safe distance) and let them explore; let them pull up, climb, and then bravely step over the apex.

Physics, risk assessment, taking turns, being social, communicating, physical literacy, confidence, body awareness: all this is developed with the triangle.

And let's not forget the imagination. String a row of mini lights along the top or weave them down the side, then pop a blanket over top and let the world of imaginative play take over. We invite fairies, tell bear stories, plan our day, map the stars, take our dolls camping, have picnics, and do so much under the canopy of our triangle.

THE DETAILS

When opened, the Foldable Climbing Triangle is 32 inches tall and opens to 36 inches. It is 39 inches wide, which comfortably fits 2 toddlers.

When folded, it is 36 inches tall, and 9 inches deep.

We are proud that our Foldable Climbing Triangle is the ONLY ONE that is 100% SOLID CANADIAN MAPLE. It is not made from plywood or laminated sheets of wood (which can contain VOCs or formaldehyde) or MDF. It is made from solid pieces of locally sourced Canadian maple.

The triangle is unfinished, although we can add a protective coating if you'd like. Please note that finishing will alter the appearance of the wood and darken it so the finished product will appear different from the photos. Different woods take differently to finishing so bear in mind that the triangle may have varying shades, depending on the wood used in certain parts. There is an extra fee of $50 for finishing, because it is all done by hand.

Optional add-ons are:
1) reversible climbing wall and slide (climbing holds are made of recycled materials)
2) reversible ladder and slide

To save on astronomical shipping costs, the Foldable Climbing Triangle comes disassembled. You will need an allen wrench that is 5/32" (about the size that's similar to the end part of a chopstick). We are happy to include one for you if you don't have one; just send us a message or add it as a note and let us know. We have found that many people have one in their homes so we don't want to create waste.

Assembly takes roughly 45 minutes. We want to minimize waste and have found that most people will use their tablets, phones or other screen to view the instructions so we email the assembly instructions. They come in a PDF. Please let me know if that doesn't work for you.

Please do not leave your child unattended when using the Foldable Climbing Triangle. Supervision is required at all times. We recommend putting soft padding around for little ones when they climb, like blankets, couch cushions, pillows, or anything else that is soft (probably not the dog, though).

Always store the Foldable Climbing Triangle in a folded position, on its side, on the floor. If you fold it and lean it on a wall your little one could reach for it and get seriously injured if it falls in him or her. (Having it folded on the ground makes for a whole new set of challenges and imaginative play as well!)

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A note about wooden toys: Wood is a natural material and as such, has various unique markings. Variations in wood grain, color, knots, or texture are all natural occurrences in these hand-crafted wooden products. These unique variations and markings are proof of quality, not defects. Enjoy the markings that make your toy unique!

If you have any concerns or problems with any of our products, please do not hesitate to contact us. We want you to be entirely satisfied with what you have received and will do everything possible to make it right.