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
Thanksgiving Gratitude in the Classroom
Thanksgiving offers a wonderful opportunity for educators to introduce early learners to the ideas of mindfulness and gratitude. These concepts, while seemingly complex, can be [...]
4 Active Play Products for Skill-Building Fun
As the school year settles in and the days get a little cooler, we’ve introduced some exciting new active play activities to our classroom, both [...]
The Importance of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in Early Childhood Classrooms
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) may seem like an advanced concept, but it's truly the foundation of children’s mental health, even from the earliest years. Children aren't [...]
Halloween Reading: Fun & Not-So-Spooky Stories
Halloween is a time of magic and excitement for young children, but it can also be a little overwhelming if the focus shifts to things [...]
4 Fun Halloween Activities for Little Learners
Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to incorporate a little spooky fun into your early childhood classroom. These activities are [...]
Bringing Community to Life with Dramatic Play
Dramatic play is more than just fun in early childhood classrooms —it’s a vital part of learning about our community. By stepping into different roles [...]
Effective Morning Routines for Early Learners
Imagine arriving at work and being immediately thrown into a meeting without a moment to settle in. It wouldn't be the best way to start [...]
Organizing for an Efficient School Year
Summertime for teachers is not what one may expect, it often involves preparing for the upcoming school year. As August approaches, it becomes time for [...]
Summer Planning Tips for Parents
As the school year comes to a close, parents and teachers alike find ourselves celebrating all the work and growth that has been accomplished. But [...]
