Eco-friendly playtime options

A space for kids to independently engage in creative, unstructured play.

What Is Unstructured Play, and What Does It Look Like?

Imaginative play is an important part of child development, it teaches a whole host of skills and imaginative play has no upper age limit! One thing that

Sustainable playgrounds designers and play consultants

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Discover the benefits of unstructured outdoor play. Promote your child's physical health and foster creativity with outdoor activities.

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5 kids nature play activities

How cute is this super simple example of a quick play tray! Set ups don’t need to be expensive, elaborate or overwhelming. Keeping it simple is best for all! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸 @a.play.at.home.mum perfect invitation to play! 👌🏽 🤩

Elevate playtime with our top picks for non-toxic toys for kids! Explore our selection of safe and eco-friendly toys that prioritize your child's health and well-being. From wooden puzzles to organic plushies, discover durable and sustainable non-toxic toys that are free from harmful chemicals like lead, phthalates, PVC, and BPA. Create a healthier play environment for your little ones and inspire imaginative adventures when you check out this collection of trusted non-toxic toys for kids.

Give children natural play materials for open-ended play to help them flex their creative muscles and develop their imagination.

Disconnection to nature (thought to be the cause of a surge in behavioral problems) is actively being fought against with a growing interest in natural playgrounds. These outdoor play spaces foster a direct connection to Earth, water and all the other elements. By means of integrating natural elements into children’s play, this allows an organic connection to nature. Learn benefits and see some of simple examples of our natural playground at De La Madre Daycare in East Austin, TX.

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Embrace eco friendly fun with these 7 DIY natural playground ideas! Discover how to transform your outdoor space into a sustainable and non toxic play area for your kids. From recycled materials to nature inspired elements, explore creative projects that promote active play and environmental stewardship. Get ready to embark on a green journey of outdoor adventure and imagination!

From Tech-Lover to Nature-Lover: A Guide to Using Technology to Connect Kids with Nature ~ Eco-novice

Play is on the decline and unstructured play is critical to child development. Let’s look at what unstructured play means and why it matters.

The Incredible Benefits of Unstructured Playtime for Kids

The outdoor play spaces at childcare centres can be many preschoolers’ primary experience of outdoor play. Trends prioritizing risk reduction have diminished access to nature and risky play, particularly in the child care environment. We examined the effects of an intervention to increase opportunities for nature and risky play in the outdoor play spaces of […]