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The Benefits of Outdoor Fitness for Your Community
Fitness is a crucial part of living a healthy lifestyle. Beyond the physical benefits, exercise helps alleviate negative feelings and boost feelings of happiness, productivity, and energy. People of all ages need exercise, but it isn’t always accessible. Gym memberships, a lack of free time, and feelings of boredom can sway people away from indoor […]
The Power of Play: Why Recess is Beneficial
Students of all ages look forward to a break from academics during the school day. For elementary and middle schoolers, recess on a playground can serve as more than a pause from the classroom. This free play time helps children to be active while also socializing. Playgrounds serve as environments that help prepare kids for bright, […]
Delivering the Magic of Play through People, Processes, and Systems
At Little Tikes Commercial, we believe investing in our people, processes, and systems is the key to being your trusted partner in play. Following the onset of COVID-19, our play industry faced both unprecedented challenges and opportunities. As we wind down 2023, we’re excited to share how we overcame these challenges and the investments we […]
Daycare Playground Benefits and Advantages
Daycares provide childcare for kids of various ages while supporting their development and growth. One of the best ways daycares do this is through various play spaces and activities. While structured activities and play certainly have their place in daycare, there’s something to be said about the benefits of turning kids loose on a playground. […]
How to Plan an Epic Easter Egg Hunt on the Playground
Bunny ears, colored eggs, and pastel baskets — Easter is an iconic holiday that both kids and adults enjoy. One of the most popular ways to celebrate the holiday is with an Easter egg hunt. In 2022, 32% of people in the United States planned to participate in a search for those bright plastic eggs filled […]
Playground Workout
Many adults spend plenty of time at the playground, watching and encouraging their children to grow and learn through play. They may not realize they have plenty of opportunities to get involved, too, though slightly differently. Health and fitness are part of many people’s lives, and it is possible to design your commercial play area […]
How to Keep Playgrounds Cool When the Weather Is Hot
There’s nothing more rewarding than giving children the opportunity to play outdoors. It boosts cognitive development, encourages social interaction, and gives them precious time outside. Climbing temperatures can cause concern for playground visitors during warmer months, but how hot is too hot for playground equipment? Kids require special care and attention when playing on outdoor playgrounds. […]
6 Best Trees for Playground Landscaping
Planting trees does a lot more than beautify your commercial playground. They provide shade, assist in lowering the temperature, and capture the imagination. For many children, trees offer a sense of familiarity and a connection to nature. For landowners, adding landscaping trees to commercial or school grounds has a positive environmental impact and helps make […]
How to Incorporate Play-Based Curriculums in the Classroom
Play-based learning can be a powerful teaching method. Keep reading to discover how play activities can benefit your students’ learning experiences and enhance your classroom. Read on or jump ahead to a specific section: What Is a Play-Based Learning Curriculum? Types of Play-Based Learning 6 Play-Based Learning Benefits How to Encourage Play-Based Learning in the […]