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by John Spears / June 16, 2026
When schools, childcare centers, parks, and community organizations invest in a playground, they are investing in more than recreation. They’re creating a space where children can develop physical skills, build confidence, make friends, and explore the world around them. And playgrounds do all of those things remarkably well. But as playground design has evolved, we’ve […]
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by John Spears / June 1, 2026
Summer is perfect for outdoor play. The longer days, warm weather, and open spaces naturally encourage children to move, explore, create, and imagine. For preschools, childcare centers, and early learning programs, summer also presents an opportunity to design play experiences that support development, interaction, creativity, and hands-on learning all at once. The best summer activities […]
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by Michelle Pleasant / July 22, 2020
Gardening creates so many opportunities for inquiring minds, and all children can benefit from working and learning in the garden. While there are many things to consider when planting a garden, one important aspect of your planning should include its accessibility for all learners. How can you ensure your garden is more accessible for all […]
by Michelle Pleasant / July 8, 2020
Working in the garden creates a unique opportunity to introduce new or emerging life skills. Children are naturally curious about how the world works, and the garden is a perfect place to explore those curiosities. Help children get their hands dirty and see the fruits of their labor! What life skills can children learn […]
by Michelle Pleasant / March 4, 2020
The most important teachers in a child’s life are their families at home. Although children spend a large amount of their time at school, it is not a replacement for the learning, love, encouragement, and reinforcement they receive from family and personal support systems. Ask any classroom teacher you know, and they will reassure you […]
by Patty Fisher / February 19, 2020
I have one question to ask: As an early education teacher, do you see outside time as a friend or foe? Wrangling coats, hats, gloves, and other articles of clothing for winter outdoor play takes half of the scheduled time to be outside, so why do this arduous task for such little return? Is outside […]
by Jacki Leader / January 29, 2020
The perfect pirouette of a ballerina, the art of a sculpture, or the gravity defying layup of a basketball player. What do these three people have in common? They all possess bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. Howard Gardner defines bodily-kinesthetic intelligence as a person’s ability to understand and move their bodies. People with bodily-kinesthetic intelligence learn by movement […]
by Lydia M. Bowers / January 8, 2020
Noses are running, fingers are numb, and it takes lots of time and patience to get everyone bundled up to go outside and play on the playground equipment. When you finally do get outside, everyone’s ready to come back inside immediately. It sometimes seems like going outside in the cold is just not worth it, […]
by Michelle Pleasant / October 30, 2019
Language development is one of the most important skills children learn through play. Children are learning how to interact with the world. They’re honing their ability to understand others and to express their thoughts, feelings, and needs. The preschool playground presents a unique opportunity to encourage language development and generalize skills. Interaction with adults and […]
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