Welcome to the Play with a Purpose Blog!
We are thrilled to introduce the Play with a Purpose blog to the early childhood education community. As leaders in providing physical activity products for young children, we are now dedicated to offering valuable resources to teachers and childcare professionals. Authored by educators, our blogs provide field-tested ideas to enhance your work, drawing from our team’s expertise in early education and a passion for active play.
Recent Blogs
Sensory-Rich Playgrounds: Designing for All Learners
A well-designed playground is more than just a place to climb, slide, and swing, it’s a space where children of all abilities can explore, learn, [...]
From Playground to Pencil Grip: How Play Supports School Readiness and Early Writing Skills
Why can some 5-year-olds write their names with ease while others struggle to hold a pencil? The difference often comes down to whether the adults [...]
Keep Moving, Rain or Shine: Two Indoor Games to Try Now
Rainy spring days can feel endless—especially when energetic kiddos are stuck inside just as they’re itching for summer break. After several soggy days in a [...]
Building Early Skills Through Music and Movement
If you’ve ever watched a toddler bounce to the beat of a song or seen a preschooler burst into dance during circle time, you’ve witnessed [...]
Parachute Play Ideas for Early Learners
Few classroom tools spark as much excitement as a parachute. With its bright colors, ripple effect, and endless possibilities for group fun, a parachute quickly [...]
Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers give so much of themselves every single day, and Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time to recognize their dedication. For administrators and childcare [...]
Weather Wonders: Exploring the Seasons and Weather Patterns
Weather is all around us, changing from day to day and season to season. For young learners, exploring the weather is an exciting way to [...]
Simple Reading Strategies to Keep Kids Engaged
Reading with children is a powerful way to foster a love for learning, build vocabulary, and strengthen comprehension skills. Choosing the right book—whether it’s a [...]
Storytelling Tips and Book Activities
March is National Reading Month, a time to celebrate literacy and inspire young learners to develop a lifelong love of reading. Storytelling plays a [...]
