Archive for August, 2013
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Wednesday, August 28th, 2013When kids are left to their own devices to figure out what to do with their playtime, they often go for the easiest accessible indoor activities, like watching television or playing video games. But when parents entice kids to play outdoors by providing them with outdoor play toys in their backyard, the focus on their Read more..
Playing Outside in Cubbies Forges Healthy Friendships
Friday, August 23rd, 2013When kids spend time playing outside with friends, it gives them the opportunity to build the kind of social skills they need to forge healthy friendships throughout their lifetime. Unstructured outdoor play has so many benefits for kids when they are in a group, as they are not hindered by the stipulations for rules; therefore, Read more..
One Reason Why It’s Important for Kids to Play Outside
Thursday, August 22nd, 2013When child get the opportunity to play outside, it helps them develop so much more than when they are indoors, in a ‘clean’ environment all of the time. Playing among flowers or in a sand box encourages perceptual development. Perceptual development is a person’s ability to perceive through their senses, like smell and touch as Read more..
Kids Are Sending Less Time Playing Outdoors?!? Oh No!
Monday, August 19th, 2013Troublingly, a new study has found that just about 50% of preschool age kids aren’t playing outdoors each day. Furthermore, the children in the study were found to be sedentary 80% of the time they are at preschool. So the problem is not just at home. For young children, exercise and play is interrelated. Being Read more..
Stop Worrying about ‘Stranger Danger’ with a CubbyKraft Playground Equipment
Sunday, August 11th, 2013Parents can stop worrying about a stranger approaching their children on the playground when they build outdoor playground equipment in their own backyards. It is a sad truth when you live in a city or other congested area; you really have to keep an eye on your children out in public – even on community Read more..
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