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BlogBuilding Blocks of Play Value

Play is vital for the child’s total development. It is important pathways of play are compelling and encourage the child's involvement to have play value.

BlogSummer Activity Game: Pump It Up

Pump It Up emphasizes quick and forceful leg pumps to promote coordination and the movement qualities of force and speed.

BlogPromoting Nervous System Health through Swimming

Swimming facilitates an increase in the cardiac output of blood throughout the body, increasing the supply of oxygen to muscles and the central nervous system.

BlogSummer Activity Game: Follow the Zookeeper

Follow the zookeeper fosters creativity, body awareness and leadership opportunities, while integrating science concepts with physical activity.

BlogPlanning Outdoor Adult Fitness Parks

When thinking about what types of equipment to use for your Outdoor Adult Fitness Park, consider placement, sight lines, and other amenities.

BlogSummer Activity Game: Basic Training

The basic training activity integrates all the six elements of play in an obstacle like challenge.

BlogThe Science of Play: How Play Helps Us Develop Resilience

Animal play research shows that play-filled animals deal with stressful situations and cope better with unexpected challenges than non play animals.

BlogThe Importance of Shade in Recreation Spaces

Shade offers unique and creative ways to attract the community and enjoy being outdoors longer.

BlogSummer Activity Game: Clothesline

The Clothesline activity helps develop upper body strength, endurance and kinesthetic awareness.