Nature of Early Play News & Articles

Read the latest new, articles, product announcements and  updates from your favorite manufacturer of early childhood playground equipment.

Outdoor Classroom for Toddlers

How to get started with early childhood outdoor learning for toddlers and preschoolers

April 7, 2023

At Nature of Early Play, we recognize the boundless possibilities for outdoor education brought about by well-planned outdoor classrooms and outdoor classroom equipment. Our Recycled Structural Plastic outdoor classroom furniture is designed to withstand all weather conditions and provide a sustainable, safe, and functional place for toddlers and preschoolers to make the most out of…

Playground Park Bench

Five Steps to Finding the Perfect Bench for Your Playground

March 17, 2023

Park benches are much more than outdoor seats—they serve as a place to welcome friends, create memories, and foster community. When it comes to the playground at your daycare, preschool, or after-school program, the right seating can make a surprisingly big difference. Investing in quality outdoor commercial benches is an easy way to make a…

Playground Engineering: It’s More Than Just About the Fun

March 7, 2023

There’s more to a playground than fun…a lot more goes into it. 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…

Vine House a kid sized playhouse for the playground

New and Improved Vine House for the Playground

February 7, 2023

Just 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 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 flowing,…

EV Charging Garage Playhouse for Schoolyard

Teach Kids to be Earth-Conscious on the Playground with an “EV” Trike Charger

January 3, 2023

Kids 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…

Nature of Early Play Holiday Hours

December 1, 2022

At the close of another year, we gratefully pause to wish you a warm and Happy Holiday Season. One of the greatest joys of this season is the opportunity to say thank you to all of our customers, distributors, and friends and to wish you the very best for the coming New Year. We will…

Baby Belly Swing

Bountiful Benefits of the Baby Belly Swing

November 1, 2022

Join us while we take a swing into the science of swings! The infants you work with are in a crucial time of growth and development, both physically and mentally. You may not think about how your daily playful activities with them aid their growth, yet play can be highly productive. Your playground may already…

Busy Bunny Center Playset for Infants and Small Children

Introducing the Busy Bunny Center!

October 10, 2022

As an educator, daycare operator, or nursery manager you have been given the opportunity to help young minds and bodies develop and grow.  The adorable toddlers in your charge are ready to form important new skills. Our Busy Bunny Center is an ideal playset that provides ridiculously cute and ridiculously fun play equipment for toddlers…

Southern New Hampshire Human Services Children’s Playground Success Story

October 3, 2022

At Nature of Early Play, we love seeing how our products impact the community. One of our recent playground installation projects was for Southern New Hampshire Human Services, a non-profit that provides childcare, fuel assistance, and residential services for people in need. Their mission is “to extinguish the root causes of poverty within our community…

Playground Fossil Steppers

Step Into Learning with Fossil Steppers

September 7, 2022

As an educator, daycare operator, or park and rec director, you always look for ways to get your kids excited about learning. Of course, you know that hands-on activities are more engaging than a Charlie Brown-style lecture, but have you ever thought to head outside for some playground learning? Fossil Steppers are not just cute…