an outdoor “play-lab”
Matter Design has unveiled its latest concrete collaboration, an outdoor “play-lab” that balances hulking cast concrete forms with mix-and-match freestyle play. Check out this unique play concept. Read more
a video training series
Parents and caregivers of children with autism have a new tool in their tool box: a video training series that teaches caregivers how to use play and everyday routines to help their child share activities, expand their communication, learn new skills and more. Read more
Sand Gardens
Sand play areas for children in large cities were originally known as sand gardens and were subsequently called playgrounds as their popularity increased. The introduction of sand gardens in Boston in 1886 has been credited as the beginning of the playground movement in America.
loss of physical activity
When schools close to protect families from the coronavirus, the main worry for many parents might be the lost learning, but loss of physical activity is also a concern. Here are suggestions for keeping kids active. Read more
still real play
Child’s play in the time of COVID-19 often includes increased screen time playing games, but screen games are still “real” play. Read more
Concrete game tables
Using concrete to build well-known games such as table tennis, chess, cornhole, foosball and shuffleboard has pushed the envelope of the traditional playground. Concrete game tables attract a wide mix of players. Read more
child-friendly city
What exactly makes a child-friendly city? Here are six ways cities can make a difference in the lives of their youngest residents. Read more
no-touch group games
Need outside play ideas? Here are eight no-touch group games that are easy to set up, and can help young children learn the concept of personal space. Read more
Rubik’s Cube
When Erno Rubik invented the Rubik’s Cube in 1974, he wasn’t sure it could ever be solved. Mathematicians later calculated that there are 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 ways to arrange the squares, but just one of those combinations is correct. Read more
Proprioception
Proprioception is an automatic sensitivity mechanism in the body that sends messages through the central nervous system relaying information to the body about how to react to stimuli and with what amount of tension. The muscles, joints, and connective tissues contain specialized sensory receptors that enable the body to process the information and turn that information into action.
