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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 […]
Benefits of Swinging
When you’re a child, there is no greater feeling in the world than flying through the air on a swing. The breeze against your face and the thrill of being airborne are a cherished part of childhood in many parts of the world. But this beloved playground staple is also beneficial to your child’s health […]
The Importance of Outdoor Play for Early Learners
Most adults remember their school recess times with fondness. These opportunities to leave the constraints of the classroom behind and set out for another playground adventure are memories you cherish forever. However, today’s children are overwhelmed with an abundance of activities and few opportunities to enjoy playgrounds with other children. Video games and TV, after-school […]
Play Places for Adults and Children
These days, not all play spaces are solely for kids. Parks and playgrounds offer more than just the swings and seesaws of yesterday. Today, you’ll find sturdy playground equipment that’s designed for comfort and durability. Outside the playground, you’re likely to find exercise equipment that’s suitable for adults. These spaces are called multigenerational recreational spaces. They appeal to both […]