Blog Posts
Urban play: designing playgrounds for cities
August 11, 2016 | Author: Playworld
Play is vital for everyone but unfortunately in some communities, play spaces are harder to come by. Lack of age appropriate playgrounds and cramped urban areas are partly to blame. While cities are filled with opportunities for endless entertainment, like museums and theaters, they are often sparse when it comes to parks and playgrounds. In fact, children living in urban areas tend to face… Read More >
Play, preschool and academics
August 2, 2016 | Author: Playworld
Three decades ago, 40 percent of a typical preschool day was devoted to child-initiated play. Today, this number has fallen dramatically. Over the years, play has become second fiddle to early academic preparation. But are we actually helping children succeed academically and socially by reducing the amount of play in their day? Recent research shows that preschool children who engage in various forms of… Read More >
Play is not a four letter word
July 25, 2016 | Author: Playworld
Play is at the center of everything we do here at Playworld. It’s incorporated into our thoughts, decisions, actions and creations. We’re constantly making time for short bursts of play throughout our workdays and brainstorming new ways to engage children and adults. Oddly enough, play is not valued in the same way across the board. Play is often seen as frivolous, entertaining and the… Read More >