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New wooden locomotive opened for Heidweger movement kindergarten!
On July 14, 2025, the Heidweg physical activity kindergarten in Viersen received a new wooden locomotive to promote children's physical activity.
New wooden locomotive opened for Heidweger movement kindergarten!
A new, exciting playground for little explorers in the municipal activity kindergarten Heidweg in Viersen was ceremoniously inaugurated. The kindergarten children can look forward to a newly installed wooden locomotive with a wagon, which was financed by the Bürgerstiftung der Stadtsparkasse Viersen. This initiative comes at exactly the right time as exercise is now seen as essential for the holistic development of children. According to [rheinischer spiegel](https://rheinischer-spiegel.de/ein-zug-fuer-den-suechtelner- Movementskindergarten-heidweg/), the new play equipment is a valuable addition to the expanded U3 area of the kindergarten.
The official handover of the game was celebrated with a celebration attended by representatives of the savings bank, members of the support association and employees of the city administration. The play equipment was ceremoniously put into operation to coincide with the May Festival, which increased the children's anticipation even further.
A place for exercise and play
But why are these play structures so important? Children need exercise for their mental and physical development. A lack of exercise can lead to obesity, difficulty concentrating and other developmental problems, as many experts point out. The locomotive is designed to encourage little ones to play, climb and try out role-playing games. The support association has thrown all its energy into this initiative and wants to expand the educational work with such materials in the future.
In order to secure financing for the new play equipment, the children and parents even took part in a sponsored run. It is gratifying to see how a community comes together and supports the well-being of children!
Movement as a basic need
The WHO recommends a daily exercise time of 60 to 180 minutes for children under five years of age. This is crucial to promote the motor and social development of the little ones. Exercise has positive effects on the psyche and body - a holistic view that is also important for adults. According to information from socko, educators and educators have been showing a trend towards lack of exercise for years. Political decision-makers therefore support the establishment of physical activity kindergartens and recognize the problems associated with a lack of exercise.
Movement kindergartens such as the Heidweg Kindergarten provide sufficient exercise opportunities in order to awaken children's natural urge to move. Materials like the newly built locomotive are not just toys, but also make a significant contribution to the social, emotional and physical development of children.
On the right track
It is clear that facilities like the Heidweg physical activity kindergarten make an important contribution to the health development of our children. The fact that exercise has increasingly come into focus in the last 15 years is reflected not only in the political discussion, but also in the everyday life of daycare centers. In Germany, the majority of children and young people do not get enough exercise, which must be urgently addressed in the future in order to avoid health problems.
In Viersen, the new locomotive has taken the first step in the right direction. It remains to be hoped that many such projects will be launched in the future that support children's movement and development - because movement is more than just a game, it is a necessity for healthy growth.