Inclusion in Playgrounds
Author: Austin Stanfel
Meaningful playing opportunities are significant for every child. Due to ample opportunities for playing, children see a considerable amount of improvement in their emotional well-being, physical health, mental development, and social skills. When children play together, they voluntarily or involuntarily end up in situations that make them feel active, competent, and very powerful. This view of being powerful is especially very important for children who have disabilities, as it allows them to
Why It is Healthy and Normal for Children to Play Alone
Author: Austin Stanfel
We all know that playing is an essential part of children’s lives, which teaches them socialization skills. But we must also remember that playing alone is equally crucial and for this, they need to know how to play on their own. This is required as it teaches certain vital things that can be learned solo only. This includes self decision-making enhancement of their creativity, imaginations, as well as the strength to
The Skills That Play Reveals
Author: Austin Stanfel
Children these days like to stay at home and play video games. That isn't healthy because long-time physical inactivity causes obesity and stunts their developmental growth. Of the 160 million Americans that are either overweight or obese, 30% of them are under the age of 20. The lack of exercise plus the consumption of unhealthy foods is directly connected to obesity, and various health ailments, and the way to counter that is
Unplugging Your Children and Getting Them Outside
Author: Austin Stanfel
Is this familiar to you? You enter a den or a room on a bright day, and you see all your children staring at a computer screen. Surprisingly, most children nowadays spend more time with technological devices rather than playing outside. However, when we were little, things used to be a lot more different.
In case you are worried about this behavior, you do have a good reason. In this regard, the American
Why Inclusive Playgrounds Matter
Author: Austin Stanfel
A playground is a place for children belonging to all walks of life to gather together and play, and it is every child’s birthright to do so. It doesn’t matter which nation or background the child has come from; play is significant for the complete development of a child. Giving a child around 60 minutes every day to play will help develop language skills, thinking, motor skills, sensory perception, and so forth
The Benefits of A Community Built Playground
Author: Austin Stanfel
One of the best ways to bring people closer to your community is to organize a community-built project. When several people start working towards a common goal, they get closer to each other. When it comes to building playgrounds, community work and supports can save more than 30% of the building costs.
In this article, we aim to talk about all the benefits that your community can enjoy through a community-built playground project.