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What is Nature of Early Play?
We keep both child development and environmental impact in balance in design and manufacturing.
Nature of Early Play is a full collection of commercial grade early childhood outdoor play and learning products that reconnect children (infant through age five) with the outdoor world through interactions with dirt, sand, water, animals, music, and plants. All our products are made from heavy-duty recycled materials that will withstand all weather conditions for MANY years! Our products are all designed for use in commercial settings such as Child Development Centers, commercial Day Care, university and corporate child care providers.
The Nature of Early Play line of products is brought to you by Play Mart, Inc. We also have a line of playground equipment designed for children ages 5 and older under our Play Mart brand. Visit Play Mart to see products made for the older kids.
We've been creating environmentally conscious play spaces since 1980. Let's us design a playground for you!
Recycled
Our products are made from our exclusive Recycled Structural Plastic (RSP™). We even recycle our own manufacturing scraps again to create more material!
Custom Site Design
Each customer’s playground site is designed in-house placing each product with appropriate spacing for safety zones and age groups. We even provide full site renderings so you see the equipment as it will look in “real life”.
Age-Appropriate
Play equipment designed for Infants (6 months-23 months) and Preschoolers (2-5 years)—anthropomorphically and developmentally.
Durable Playground Equipment
Heavy-duty, commercial-quality, outdoor materials will withstand extreme weather for many years. Stainless
Steel hardware, attachment plates, and welds. UV resistant color additives in all plastic materials. Vandalism can be cleaned or repaired on most components easily.
Stimulating Play
Physically, socially, mentally and sensorially challenging products that encourage whole-person growth, and interaction between children of varying abilities.
Made in USA
We manufacture all our products in our facility in rural USA. Each item is hand-crafted by skilled men and women. High-tech machinery assists with creating parts. We even source the majority of our materials and components in the USA.
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Streamlined Processes, Shorter Lead Times!
No More Waiting, Just More Playing! Are you ready to experience the thrill of speedy delivery and installation for your playground package from Nature of Early Play by Play Mart? We’ve worked hard to streamline our processes and reduce lead…
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Introducing Free Preschool Lesson Plans from Nature of Early Play!
Introducing Free Preschool Lesson Plans from Nature of Early Play! We’re excited to offer free, state-aligned lesson plans designed to inspire children to learn through play. Perfect for teachers and homeschool groups, these plans cover diverse topics like music and STEM, ensuring every interest is catered for. While our playground equipment enhances the learning experience, each plan can be used independently. Discover the benefits of outdoor education for young minds, including improved mental and physical health, and enhanced cognitive skills. Explore how our versatile and adaptable lesson plans can transform your early childhood education curriculum.
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The Importance of Early Childhood Environmental Education
Do you remember the first time you felt the wet grass under your bare feet or the cold tickle of a snowflake on your tongue? For young children, the world is a place of curiosity and wonder. They constantly explore,…
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Bring Play Your Way: How to Get a Community Playground for Your Neighborhood
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…
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