HAPPY PLANET: INDOOR FUN WITH SAND AND SEA

Playing with sand encourages kids to explore their imagination along with improving their sense of touch and this section of Happy Planet does exactly that. So once the kids were done with the sand toys, we spent the rest of time by just playing with the sand like sprinkling sand on our legs, making sand castles, building a long road for the toy tuck , drawing shapes in the sand, hiding the toys in the sand & finding them again, or simply watching the sand as it went down the sieve. Unlike the other sections of Happy Planet, the sand area does not have any roofing , which gives a sense of being in an open place , from here you can also watch the older kids doing the Arial adventure/Wall climbing in the adventure zone .

Going to a garden or park with the kids in this sweltering heat is just such a task! So last week a bunch of mommies and I decided to try outÂ Happy Planet – one of the indoor play areas in Mumbai.

Situated at Level 1 in Phoenix Market City , Kurla this is a perfect place forÂ children aged 14 and below.Â Happy Planet offers different activities for kids across age groups. There is a hugeÂ play area which has giant slides, ball pits, tunnels, inflatables, cannonÂ shooting, cargo nets and other soft play attractions. There is a completely different section for toddlers.The adventure zone has challenging activities like Walking the Rope, Wall Climbing and Bumper cars for kids over 7 years. All of these activities are designed to boost confidence and independentÂ learning in children. Read more here.

But here is what we loved the most at Happy Planet : The Sand Play pit â€“ aÂ whole section dedicated to inspire sensory play in kids. Playing with sandÂ encourages kids to explore their imagination along with improving their sense ofÂ touch and this section of Happy Planet does exactly that.

With colorful pictures ofÂ marine life painted all over the surrounding walls and lifelike models of seaÂ turtle and other sea creatures thrown in , it must really feel like the underwaterÂ world to a 2 year old. We loved the giant pink sea shell & the yellow-greenÂ striped underwater bridge.

We found lots of child- friendly tools hidden in theÂ sand like shovels and rakes for digging, pouring sand, all tools to help improve gross mortar skills in children. The big toy truck was the most sought afterÂ toy.

The best thing about playing in sand is that you donâ€™t have to follow anyÂ instructions. So once the kids were done with the sand toys, we spent the rest ofÂ time by just playing with the sand like sprinkling sand on our legs, making sandÂ castles, building a long road for the toy tuck , drawing shapes in the sand, hidingÂ the toys in the sand & finding them again, or simply watching the sand as it wentÂ down the sieve.

Unlike the other sections of Happy Planet, the sand area does notÂ have any roofing , which gives a sense of being in an open place , from here youÂ can also watch the older kids doing the Arial adventure/Wall climbing in theÂ adventure zone . Needless to say , the sand area kept us joyfully busy for almostÂ an hour an evening well spent with the kids!

This section can easily accommodate 10 to 12 kids on a weekday, there are 2Â female attendants as well to watch over the kids all the time, so if your kids are ofÂ the right age drop your kids here and take a quick shopping break .

Details

Location: Level 1, Phoenix MarketCity Mall , L.B.S Marg, Kurla (W)
Timings: 11 am to 9:30 pm ( with clsoing time extending till 10:30 pm onÂ weekends)
Charges: Each zone is priced differently. Package options aso available. ForÂ making a payment ,you need to purchase the Happy Planet Card which costs RsÂ 100 from the reception on which your cash is loaded , preserve this card to avoidÂ spending Rs.100 on your next visit.

Carry a pair of socks for your child & yourself as wearing socks is mandatory inÂ all sections.

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