The Benefits of Recess for Child Growth & Development Whether you’re raising a child today or remember being one yourself not too long ago, there’s a warm glow associated with the word recess. These short periods allow children to … Read More
Playground Planning for All Ages One of the major challenges of planning a playground is figuring out ways to appeal to kids of all ages. Since play needs to be both age and developmentally appropriate, … Read More
Toddler Playground Games Playgrounds offer a magical opportunity for toddlers to combine their imaginations with the fun equipment around them. Children this age are learning to master many skills. From walking to talking, … Read More
How Cities Benefit From Inclusive Playgrounds Play is a vital component to the development of children. They learn a great deal from time spent on a playground, including crucial motor and social skills. Playgrounds have come … Read More
Re-Introducing Sky Towers®: The Inclusive Tower! Imaginative, innovative, and unforgettable, Sky Towers® evoke the exciting sensation of climbing through the sky and being one with nature. Originally introduced in 1997, Sky Towers have been reinvented to … Read More
Should Teachers Take Away Recess? When children face disciplinary action for misbehavior in school, taking away recess is a popular form of punishment. If a student is disruptive in class, taking away recess — something … Read More
Winter Outdoor Recess Parents and teachers may hesitate to send children outside to play in the cold, but winter can be an excellent opportunity for kids to get exercise and explore a sparkling … Read More
How to Create the Perfect Daycare Play Area Play is an essential part of childhood. Daycare can be full of structured activities that help kids learn, and so children should also be given the opportunity for some unstructured, self-directed … Read More
Playground Swing Maintenance Once you’ve purchased beautiful swings for your playground, proper swing maintenance is essential to keeping your investment looking and performing its best. The right maintenance keeps kids in your playground safe … Read More
How Play Can Improve Performance Scores in School Class time and playtime are two of the most important factors for healthy childhood growth. While people often think of school and play as separate, they actually have a positive … Read More
Improving Social Skills on the Playground It has long been understood that play is an essential factor in early childhood development. Unstructured play — or play that is not regimented or directed by adults — is … Read More
World Sickle Cell Day On June 19th, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of World Sickle Cell Day! SiNERGe (NorthEast ReGion through Education), in collaboration with Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA), is … Read More
How Schools Can Incorporate Play-Based Learning Into Playtime Play comes naturally to kids. Whether at home, on the playground, at school or somewhere else, kids always seem to find a way to play and engage with their surroundings. … Read More
April is Autism Awareness Month 2 Autism is characterized by marked difficulties in behavior, social interaction, communication, and sensory sensitivities. Some of these characteristics are common among people on the spectrum; others are typical of the disability, but not … Read More
