When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, everyone, including our children, was forced to stay inside. The never-ending inside time left kids glued to their iPad or laptop screens for both their education and entertainment.
Playing outdoors,...
Whether you are looking to create your own commercial play area or you are looking for somewhere safe for your children to play, one thing that you will definitely need to consider is the flooring. After all, children have a tendency to fall over....
It's wonderful to be able to install playground equipment in your backyard for your children. It allows them to be active and have plenty of fun at home. However, you also need to consider safety when you have equipment such as swings, slides,...
For a kid, there's not a lot that can beat a playset. With swings that make your heart soar, slides that make your stomach do backflips, and hours of imaginative games, a playset is the ultimate gift for your child. You probably already know...
Do you have a small backyard?
Great things can come in all shapes and sizes. Even if you don’t have an acre of land behind your house, you can still fill it with fun things for your family, like a play system and a pool. Have you considered...
Outdoor playtime is important for children, but care needs to be taken when choosing what equipment to buy. You need to consider the age of your children, the types of equipment that they are likely to benefit from, and take a few other things into...
There is a huge difference between watching basketball and playing basketball.
Instead of thinking about the sport, you are actually playing it. Nothing compares to the feeling of the ball in your hands, the situational awareness of your team and...
Kids are no different than adults, they love to have fun.
For many kids, fun means running, swinging, jumping, and going down slides. It is no wonder that playgrounds, swing sets, and other playset equipment are wonderlands. When the weather...
When you find the right gift for a family member, you can create a memory.
Gifts aren’t just things being handed off, but can be experiences that you create. A simple gesture now can stay with someone when they wear some clothes or use...
Have you ever heard the phrase “jump for joy?”
What a great celebration, to be so happy that you literally jump off the ground! Now think if you could do that in your very own backyard. A home trampoline is a great piece of home...
Jumping around and playing go hand in hand. Bouncing on the trampoline is great fun for kids and adults, too. Going for a jump on your own, setting up competitions, or learning new tricks are all fun ways to use a trampoline.
But watch out,...
Summer is a great time for fun in the sun. Get your kids out of the house and have fun with a basketball backboard at your home. Shooting hoops at home is a great way for you and your family (plus their friends) to get some exercise and...
Modified: February 24 2023
Playing outside is essential for children's physical and mental development, and having a play set in your backyard can be a great way to encourage outdoor activities. However, safety should always be a top...
Play is important.
Seriously.
It seems strange to stress the seriousness of play, but there it is. Play is important to people of all ages, but especially for children. Most parents know that play is key for their children’s...
With the stay at home orders, it can be tough to get outside and have some fun safely. Schools being canceled ended up making it even tougher for kids to stay active in their bodies and minds. It can be a lot to expect kids to calmly stay inside so...
This spring looks different from any other in living memory. The weather has started to warm up, but there still aren’t that many people outside. People’s health and safety have needed to take priority over going out and getting together...
Remember when you were growing up going to the party for a kid who had a birthday during the spring or summer? That timing was perfect for an outdoor party playing around and getting to run free.
Here at Kids Gotta Play, we have extended...
Playtime is no joke. When kids are active, they win! Kids today will grow up in a digital age that increasingly gives them options to look at screens instead of actively playing outdoors. Obesity is a growing concern, a problem that can have its...
Kids love to play, everyone knows that. Kids are great at doing what they want to do. They are guided by their passions. They don’t yet have the pressure of society telling them that it isn’t right.
Aside from their happiness,...