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Using Color to Enhance Playgrounds

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on March 8, 2024

There’s nothing quite like the joy of watching a child’s face when they are introduced to their first big Crayola box full of vibrant and fascinating colors.

Vivid Tangerine! Mango Tango! Caribbean Green! Robin’s Egg Blue! Pink Flamingo! Timberwolf! So many colors to allow a child’s imagination to run wild.

The same concept applies to playgrounds where colors can enhance the experience.

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Topics: Miracle Recreation Playground Design & Planning Child Development

Finding Balance: Nurturing Your Child's Well-being with Screen Time and Outdoor Play

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on February 21, 2024

In today's digital age, finding the right balance between screen time and outdoor play is a challenge many parents face. While technology offers endless entertainment and educational opportunities, the benefits of spending time outdoors on a playground are equally important for a child's physical, mental, and emotional development.

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Topics: Childhood Unplugged Mental Health Outdoor Classroom Child Development

Enriching Education: Integrating Outdoor Play into Lesson Plans with May Recreation

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on February 8, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the importance of outdoor play in enriching learning experiences has become increasingly evident. As educators seek innovative ways to engage students and promote holistic development, incorporating outdoor play into lesson plans has emerged as a powerful strategy.

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Topics: Outdoor Classroom outdoor learning Child Development

Crafting Wonderland: A Guide to Designing a Toddler-Friendly Playground

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on January 17, 2024

Playtime is a crucial aspect of a toddler's development, shaping their physical, cognitive, and social skills. Designing a playground tailored to the needs of these little explorers requires careful consideration and a commitment to safety and engagement.

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Topics: Playground Design & Planning Child Development

Growing Fun: The Crucial Role of Landscaping in Playground Design

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on January 8, 2024

Playgrounds are not merely a collection of colorful structures; they are dynamic environments that can significantly impact a child's physical, cognitive, and emotional development. While play structures are essential, the surrounding landscaping plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall playground experience.

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Topics: Playground Design & Planning Artificial Turf

The Latest Playground Trends

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on December 18, 2023

Remember the wooden jungle gyms and rickety metal swings of your childhood playground?

They were fun, sure, but today's play spaces are bursting with innovation, inclusivity, and a whole lot of imagination.

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Topics: Theme Playgrounds Inclusivity Accessibility Sensory Play

18 Winter Activities for Kids

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on December 8, 2023

The holidays are a magical time for kids from family get-togethers and festive meals to the joys of opening presents.

It’s a time of year for hot cocoa, throwing an extra comforter on the bed, and snuggling up by a warm fire, but when it’s cold outside, it can be hard to keep kids physically active.

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Topics: Play & Fitness Childhood Unplugged

Ensuring Fun and Safety: Your Guide to Playground Safety

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on November 27, 2023

Playgrounds offer children the perfect space to run, jump, and play freely with joy and exuberance, but the equipment, surfaces, and surrounding area can also pose injury risks which is why playground safety is an important issue.

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Topics: Safety Pediatric Health & Wellness Maintenance

Weathering the Storm: The Impact of Mother Nature on Playground Equipment

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on November 10, 2023

Playgrounds are essential for children's physical and social development as well as providing a hub of joy and activity for the community.

This safe and fun environment is constantly exposed to the elements – from scorching heat to pounding rain to driving snow -- weathering can take a toll on the lifespan and safety of playground equipment.

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Topics: Shade Safety Maintenance

Learning Through Play Outdoors: Fun Games for Kids

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on October 20, 2023

Outdoor play is not just “fun and games” but an essential part of a child’s development.

“No matter what the weather brings, playing outside is good for kids,” says HealthyChildren.org. “There is scientific evidence that playing outside improves health, and children of all ages love it.”

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Topics: Outdoor Classroom outdoor learning Child Development

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