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Discover why adding an indoor playground to your preschool supports learning, boosts enrollment, and creates a safe, engaging learning and play environment.

The traditional way of teaching involves long lectures, note-taking, and rote memorization. While this structure may work for certain subjects, other subjects may benefit from a different lesson plan. Play-based learning has become a buzzword in education, as educational experts have found it an effective teaching method. Play-based learning is an active and hands-on way […]

We’ve all been there—asking our parents to go to McDonald’s just to jump in the heavenly yet “dirty-and-probably-never-cleaned-but-we-didn’t-care” plastic ball pit. Or perhaps you remember going to the mall with your family and begging them to let you play in your favorite play area. Have you ever wanted to learn a brief history of commercial […]

Obesity, even amongst children, has been a major issue in the United State of America. Organizations such as the NFL and their Play 60 movement encourage children to play outside for 60 minutes a day instead of watching TV or using their computers. Meanwhile, former first lady Michelle Obama even made it a goal to […]

If you’re looking to increase enrollment and retention at your health club or gym, understanding the needs of parents is a substantial factor in capturing part of your community’s market. Most families achieving the state median income struggles with childcare, spending 13% of their income to enroll a child during work hours. Leaving a child […]

Do you harbor any lingering doubts that your institution can benefit from the addition of an indoor playground for kids? Some advice: don’t. Science has proven over and over again that play provides tremendous benefits for young children. Parents are eager to do whatever they can to ensure that their little ones reap the rewards […]

Play is a natural part of life, especially for children. And commercial indoor playground equipment can help kids learn all kinds of skills right inside. Here are just a few reasons indoor playgrounds are so important for childhood development. Social Skills One of the most important things for a child to learn is how to […]

While it is no surprise that exercise is a critical part of any healthy lifestyle, the importance of starting an exercise habit in early childhood is often underestimated. If you operate any kind of recreational facility with indoor playgrounds, then you will love to know that there are many benefits to providing an environment in […]

Recently, kids have turned to televisions and video games, leaving the fun outdoor games to generations past. Unfortunately, this trend has contributed to a childhood obesity rate of 18.5% in the United States. Nonetheless, if you have health concerns for your kids and that of the community, you can start and run a commercial indoor […]

With the national childhood obesity rate nearing 20%, and many children not reaching the Sports and Fitness Industry Association’s minimum standards for a healthy lifestyle, finding ways to keep children fit and active is more important than ever. By engaging in a physical activity that burns a high number of calories for 25 minutes just […]

When the weather is yucky and you have kids cooped up inside, you might feel like you’re going crazy. What to do with rambunctious kids full of energy and nowhere to go? This is where commercial indoor jungle gyms can come in handy! Commercial indoor playgrounds can provide sweet relief for families (and kids) looking […]

Commercial indoor play structures are the perfect tool to keep kids entertained while their guardians are handling other things. They give kids the chance to get all of their energy out while using their problem-solving skills and meeting new people. If you’re interested in starting an indoor playground, you may not know where to begin. […]

As summer quickly approaches, it’s almost time for kids to wrap up their school year and have their days completely free…to sit inside and stare at the television all day. Fortunately, getting kids active is actually a lot easier than you may think. Let’s take a look at a few ways kids can get healthy […]

Kids today spend far too much time in front of computers, phones, and TV screens. And this isn’t just a cliche concern voiced by parents and Baby Boomers. The Common Sense Media Report found that the average kid between the ages of 8 and 12 spends more than 4.5 hours staring at screens every day, a number […]

As an adult, there’s a high chance that you had experience playing on a playground as a child. Not only was this most likely one of your favorite things, it also had many benefits for you that you probably weren’t aware of at the time. Because of the many different benefits of playing on a […]