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
Make time for exercise this Easter From peanut butter filled eggs and jellybeans to chocolate rabbits and chick-shaped marshmallows encased in brightly colored sugar, the Easter holiday is a time for both children and adults to … 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
Building a lasting legacy of play in honor of Wayne Anderson Last week I joined 300 volunteers from Playworld Systems, Arizonans for Children (AFC), organizers from KaBOOM!, and residents of the Mesa community to build a cutting-edge playground that will benefit … Read More
Winterizing kids for outdoor play With much of the U.S. currently experiencing severely cold temperatures, many families, school administrators and childcare providers are limiting kids’ outdoor activity. During extreme weather conditions, it’s a good idea … Read More
Playground surprise for Detroit boy Can you imagine giving a child a full-size playground for their birthday and witnessing the joy and satisfaction associated with such a gift? Recently, I had the opportunity to do … 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
Freeing up time for play In some areas across the country, school is already in session. For others, the start of the 2012-2013 school year is just around the corner. As lazy afternoons spent at … 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
In defense of the fence The Inclusive Play Design Guide (IPDG) recommends that when building an inclusive playground a perimeter boundary needs to be created around the entire play space with only one or two … Read More
Laying out your playground for children with autism When designing an inclusive playground the layout of the space is crucial, particularly when part of the goal is to ensure children with autism can also find enjoyment. Many children … Read More
April is Autism Awareness Month The Autism Society has celebrated National Autism Awareness Month since the 1970s in order to create an increased understanding of autism, a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social … Read More
Casual for a Cause On Friday, April 13, Playworld Systems’ employees had the opportunity to go “Casual for a Cause,” and support Autism Speaks, an advocacy group dedicated to funding research into the causes, … Read More
The Value of Play At the end of February, the US Play Coalition hosted its annual Value of Play Conference. Unlike other conferences where you typically have people from the same field discussing various … Read More