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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 […]
Best Playsets for Small Spaces
Whether creating a playground or trying to fill an empty space, small outdoor playsets can offer more play opportunities for kids at your facility. Keep reading to discover playset models you can implement at your playground and tips to consider when buying small playground equipment. Read on or jump ahead to a specific section: 6 […]
The Benefits of Outdoor Fitness Equipment
Few would argue that being outside isn’t, well, a breath of fresh air. Exercising outdoors is a great way to connect with nature and stay fit at the same time. Unfortunately, if you want to do anything besides running, biking, or walking, you often need to go to an indoor gym — and pay the […]
11 Important Types of Play for Children
Play is an indispensable part of childhood. Children don’t just enjoy play — they need play to further their development. Playtime offers many benefits to kids, including physical, social, emotional, and cognitive benefits. The term “play” is extremely broad. There are many different play types, all of which can help further children’s development in specific […]
Creating Playgrounds for Retirement Communities
Playing on the playground has a wealth of benefits for toddlers and children, and these benefits can also extend to older adults. As adults age, it’s important for them to remain active and socialize with others. In retirement communities, many older adults may become accustomed to sedentary activities such as playing cards, watching tv, reading, […]
Little Tikes Commercial and Unlimited Play Build Unique Playground for The Pinkerton Family of Wyoming
Little Tikes Commercial and Unlimited Play, a non-profit organization dedicated to building accessible playgrounds, took action when they learned that the Pinkerton family needed a playground. The goal was to enable all six Pinkerton brothers, who have Down syndrome, to play together despite their varying abilities. This initiative also serves to promote Down syndrome awareness […]
Keep Families Coming Back With a Hotel Playground
Amenities play a key role in hotels when it comes to family and traveler satisfaction. Swimming pools, arcades, breakfast bars, shops, and playgrounds are some of the top items that may come to mind when you think of a fun family-friendly hotel. When families are looking for a place to stay, they’ll likely choose the […]