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
SPARK Free At-Home Resources
Along with our resources and activities, our friends over at SPARK are showing their support for teachers and students by putting together FREE resources, including [...]
Stop, Breathe, & Get Outside – 5 Outdoor Activities
In the midst of our modern, screen-dominated world, where children are often absorbed in virtual adventures and digital landscapes, there is a timeless treasure waiting [...]
2 Indoor Movement Learning Activities
Kids learn best when there is movement involved. It is easier for them to recall what movement they were doing, and it motivates them to [...]
Benefits of Morning Circle Time
Do you struggle with morning circle time? I used to struggle when I wanted kiddos to sit still, but then we added a circle time [...]
4 Activities to Get Students Moving
It’s the new year already! Your kiddos have probably been cooped up long enough. Let’s get them engaged in activities, learning, and moving! Remember that [...]
3 DIY Handwriting Activities
Stuck inside all winter long? Too cold or rainy to go outside for recess? Looking for a way to spice up handwriting activities in the [...]
5 Indoor Recess Activities
Winter is my favorite season. I love bundling up to head to outside, drinking hot chocolate, and sitting in the living room to watch the [...]
Benefits of Superhero/Battle Dramatic Play
“Bang, bang!” “Pshu, pshu!” “I’m shooting ice. You’re frozen!” These are common sounds and phrases spoken by young children in classrooms and on playgrounds throughout [...]
2 Easy Valentine’s Day Activities
It is that time of year when we all get a little crazy and need some fresh ideas in the classroom to spark some fun [...]
