Meegan Wozniczka

45 posts

Playground Climbers, Bouncers and More!

Keep children interested in the playground by adding diverse play equipment to pique their interests and challenge their abilities! Adding playground climbers, bouncers, independent slides and rotating playground equipment will keep the kids coming back to the playground!

Playground Maintenance

The importance of playground maintenance. Keep Children Safe Half of the accidents on the playground occur due to the lack of playground maintenance. Loose nuts or bolts, protrusion, or inadequate resilient surfacing, to name a few, can result in an injured child. Common playground-related injuries may include minor cuts and […]

Winter Playtime!

It may be tempting to hide inside until the weather warms up, but outdoor play is essential for children’s well-being, even in the winter, and the snow is great for creative play! There are endless ways to play with snow. Build snow people, snow forts, snow castles, have a snowball […]

Outdoor Classrooms

7 research-backed benefits of outdoor classrooms and outdoor learning for kids: 1. Outdoor learning increases student engagement and ownership of learning. 2. Outdoor learning may encourage better behavior in students. 3. Outdoor classrooms may improve teaching quality, too. 4. Learning outside supports academic performance. 5. Learning outdoors can improve children’s […]

7 Elements of Play No. 4

Today’s feature in the 7 Elements of Play – Sensory Experiences! Benefits of sensory experiences on the playground: 1. Children rely on sensory input to learn about the environment; it also builds neural connections that support thought, learning, and creativity. 2. Sensory experiences support tactical learning. Touch activities require the […]

7 Elements of Play No. 3

Today’s feature in the 7 Elements of Play – Spinning! Benefits of spinning on the playground: 1. It enhances sensory stimulation in the areas of touch, balance, and feel. 2. It develops decision-making skills as children must think while in motion. 3. Spinning helps with postural control as they have […]

7 Elements of Play No. 2

Today’s feature in the 7 Elements of Play – Brachiating! Benefits of brachiating on the playground:1. Brachiating strengthens the upper body and develops grip strength.2. It increases endurance, flexibility, and eye-hand coordination.3. Brachiating develops kinesthetic awareness, which allows a child to know where their body is in space. Many structures […]