Blog Posts
Adding Music to Your Playground
Music is everywhere, and it’s more than a calming tool we use to relax and unwind. Music is fun, inspiring, and motivating. On top of helping you focus, giving you a break, and creating a welcoming environment, music also impacts children’s development and growth. Your park can incorporate music to encourage children to explore new […]
Celebrating the Global School Day of Play and Recognizing the Importance of Recess
Wednesday, Feb. 7, is the Global School Day of Play, an annual event that recognizes play as more than recreation. Rather, it is a vital aspect of childhood development. More than 1.5 million kids from 75 nations have celebrated Global School Play Day since it began in 2015. The movement encourages school administrators, teachers, and […]
5 Reasons to Add Picnic Tables to Your Community Park
Picnic tables are in many of the best public green spaces and community parks because they offer a relaxing space for visitors to unwind and enjoy the clean air. These tables have a wide variety of uses and benefits for your park and your community, including encouraging more people to visit. In our guide, you’ll […]
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 […]