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Science has clearly proven the power of play and physical activity in a child’s growth and development. But what if your community lacks a space for children to truly thrive? At Nature of Early Play by Play Mart, we believe every child has the right to a safe place to play in their neighborhood. While…
Read MoreA colorful playground naturally attracts children of all ages, but you may not realize that most playground equipment isn’t suitable for younger kids. Babies and small children go through different stages of physical development, requiring age-appropriate play equipment. Our Nature of Early Play by Play Mart products prioritize the safety and growth of your little…
Read MoreNature of Early Play is all about all things nature—including mud! Our mud kitchens are the ultimate outdoor toys for the children at your daycare, preschool, or park to get down and dirty with some good, clean fun. Let’s look at the benefits a mud kitchen can offer the toddlers and preschoolers in your care…
Read MoreEarly childhood and preschool playgrounds have a powerful role in nurturing children’s physical, emotional, and social development. Budgeting for the cost of playground equipment can be a concern for many preschools, daycares, and non-profit organizations, but Nature of Early Play has creative funding ideas and options you may consider. As a top early childhood playground…
Read MoreAs a childcare facility, you know there is more to caring for children than simply watching them swing and slide on the playground. Kids are much more complex than meets the eye—and so are our playgrounds! At Nature of Early Play, we are more than just a commercial playground equipment factory. We put extensive thought…
Read MorePlayground Renovations: constructing natural playgrounds and outdoor learning environments for military child development centers across the world Despite the inevitable difficulties of military life, the Department of Defense (DoD) works very hard to make life for military families as rewarding and enjoyable as possible. They value the children of service members and want to allow…
Read MoreGardening isn’t just for grown-ups. If you work with toddlers and preschoolers, you know how much they love getting their hands dirty. So they might as well put that dirt to good use! Science has shown the many benefits of gardening in early childhood development. From fine motor skills to increased academic performance and everything…
Read MoreBelieve it or not, there’s more to a playground than fun! When you see a playground, you see a place for children to get some much-needed physical activity, socialization, creative play, and fresh air. Children see the excitement of ladders, slides, bridges, and activity panels. However, what you and your children do not see is…
Read MoreJust when you thought the jungle couldn’t get any better, here comes the Vine House—new and improved! Our expert playground designers recently took this classic customer-favorite children’s playhouse and gave it a foliage face-lift. The result speaks for itself: a gorgeous place for your children to get in touch with nature, get their creative juices…
Read MoreKids are never too young to start saving the world! We all try to do our part to protect the earth we all share, and our children look to us as examples. Your toddlers and preschoolers play a valuable role in the effort to create a sustainable society. They may be small in size, but…
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