Project Spotlight: Middletown Elementary School Students at Maryland’s Middletown Elementary School now have a new playground to call home during recess. The play space is inclusive, meaning it is accessible for all of Middletown’s students, … Read More
Inclusive Play Design Specialist spotlight #5 Once a month Play by Playworld will highlight Playworld Systems distributors who are certified Inclusive Play Design Specialists (IPDS). In July, we talked to Joanna Kania, master engineer and landscape … Read More
Inclusive Play Design Specialist spotlight #4 Once a month Play by Playworld highlights Playworld Systems distributors who are certified Inclusive Play Design Specialists (IPDS). In June, we spoke with Playworld Midstates own Rick Walsh. What surprised … Read More
Inclusive Play Design Specialist spotlight #3 Once a month, Play by Playworld highlights Playworld Systems distributors who are certified Inclusive Play Design Specialists (IPDS). In April, we talked to Pete Selak with Dave Bang Associates, a … Read More
Inclusive Play Design Specialist Spotlight #2 Once a month Play by Playworld will highlight Playworld Systems distributors who are certified Inclusive Play Design Specialists (IPDS). In February, we talked to Geoff Eastman, sales consultant with Playworld … Read More
Playtime at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair Thank goodness the Stormtrooper won his NEOS game, otherwise we could have all ended up on the Dark Side. I’m a member of the Playworld Systems public relations team and I recently … Read More
Assessing a Playground Assessing a playground to determine if it is inclusive takes a bit of visionary thinking. When I’m on the playground I imagine all the various groups that need to benefit … Read More
Balancing act Balance is a critical skill that helps us walk and run. It is the sustaining control of the body when using both sides simultaneously, individually, or alternately. Balance is necessary … Read More
Removing the R-word from our vocabulary It is time we Spread the Word to End the Word™ and build awareness for society to stop and think about its use of the R-word (retard). Most people don’t … Read More
Inclusive play product focus: Cozy Cocoon Imagine you are at a loud and crowded party. You are being pressed and jostled as people dance around you or push past to grab a drink or food. All … Read More
Site Amenities Can Enhance the Playground Experience for Everyone How many times have you brought your child to the playground and found the only place to sit was on an uncomfortable bench placed directly in the sun with poor … Read More
Service dog Kwincy – my daughter’s best friend I’m a mom of three children and my oldest daughter, Leah, has spina bifida. Five years ago, right around Thanksgiving, we got a service dog for Leah. Every day I’m … Read More
Sensory play Great playgrounds include sensory play activities in addition to physical play. For a young child, their sensory system is developing along with their physical development. According to EduGuide, a nonprofit … Read More
The Benefits of Physical Play Physical play constitutes activities where a child swings, spins, jumps and climbs. Most people know this type of play is important for children because it makes them physically fit and keeps … Read More