How Safe is Your Playground?
Do you ever wonder how safe the playgrounds your children play on are? Over the past couple decades, schools and communities have been working to make playground safety possible, replacing metal with plastic and taking necessary precautions to make sure kids are safe. Unfortunately, not all playgrounds have been updated to the same standards. A recent study […]
Commercial Playground Surfacing for Safe Play & Happy Kids
Commercial playgrounds are magical places where imaginations run wild, laughter echoes, and friendships are formed. While equipment such as slides, swings, and climbing structures are essential, the surface beneath plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children at play. As such, playground surfacing deserves equal attention when creating a secure and […]
Everyone’s Included: The Benefits of Inclusive Playgrounds
Recess and play are an important part of childhood development. When children are playing, they are able to progress language, symbolic thinking, social skills, and motor skills. Children who engage in free play are healthier and have higher self-esteem. These affects can be seen in all children, so it is important that play structures accommodate […]
New Minds in the Making: The Importance of Recess and Play in Education
If you ask young students what their favorite course in school is, many will enthusiastically respond with “recess!” Unfortunately, many schools have found themselves cutting playtime in the past decade due to budget cutbacks and the focus on academic standardized test scores. Studies in recent years, however, have shown just how important play and recess […]