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FUN AND BENEFICIAL PARK ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Everyone has their favorite games to play and activities to do at the park with friends, and active nature play is vital for so many aspects of a child’s development. However, in today’s busy society, kids are occupied with school, homework, and extracurricular activities — not to mention all of the enticing television shows, video […]
Why Outdoor Play Boosts Productivity and Development
For many kids, the school day is very structured from the moment they arrive, except for one thing — recess. It’s the one part of their day that kids can enjoy however they like. They’re in complete control, and can choose to play with friends, do something creative, or relax after a long morning of […]
Benefits of Climbing for Children
The connection between children and climbing involves more than curiosity or pent-up energy. Kids use skills like climbing to explore and test their environments as they grow. Playground climbers allow children to conduct this important exploring in a safe yet stimulating setting. Because of the crucial purpose exploration serves in childhood growth, climbing playground equipment […]
The Gift of Play Shared Across the Globe
For Immediate Release Little Tikes Commercial and Kids Around the World partner to bring the gift of play to kids globally Rockford, IL, June 1, 2020 – Kids Around the World and Little Tikes Commercial, two like-minded organizations with a focus on bringing commercial-grade playgrounds to places where families gather and play, are partnering to […]
How Play Boosts Communication and Literacy Skills in Children
Before children begin school, they’re introduced to their local playground. Besides their parents and siblings, a playground can be a child’s first encounter with the world and other children. Playgrounds are a crucial facilitator of child development, allowing kids to practice their physical and social skills. As they play with others and try new things, […]
Play Isn’t Just for Kids: The Importance of Play for Adults
As we get older, we stop prioritizing play in favor of work. But all work and no play is detrimental to our well-being, both physical and mental. Incorporating play into our lives isn’t a luxury, but a necessity to maintain good health, improve relationships — personal and professional — and boost productivity. Like many things […]
Exercise That Feels Like Play: Raising Healthy Children in 2020
Childhood television personality Fred Rogers is often quoted for saying, “For children, play is serious learning.” Although Mr. Rogers wasn’t the first — or the last — to make this observation, his words sum up what teachers, psychologists, and scientists have known for a long time: Play is the best way to encourage children to […]
Cleaning Little Tikes Commercial Equipment to Remove COVID-19
Please use the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommendations for disinfection to remove COVID-19 from your Little Tikes Commercial equipment. CDC recommends using diluted household bleach solutions, alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol, or most common EPA-registered household disinfectants. Household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses, when properly diluted. To dilute, please follow these […]
Our Company’s Response to the Coronavirus / COVID-19 Pandemic
To Our Partners, Our hearts go out to anyone in your community and around the globe affected by the coronavirus. Like you, we are monitoring global events closely and taking all prudent steps to ensure the health of our workforce and the continuity of our supply chain. Our partnership with you is of paramount importance […]