Archive for October 2025
Play Mart Partners with Local Business to Turn Waste into Sustainable Playgrounds
Play Mart, a woman-owned playground equipment manufacturer in Somerset, Kentucky, has partnered with X-Treme Bait Tanks to recycle HDPE waste into eco-friendly playground products. Facilitated by SKED, this collaboration reduces thousands of pounds of plastic waste from landfills each year while supporting local businesses and Pulaski County’s economy. The partnership highlights innovation, sustainability, and community-focused entrepreneurship.
Read MoreBenefits of Musical Play in Child Development: Outdoor Approaches for Schools
Musical play sparks all kinds of growth in kids, shaping everything from how they think to how they interact with others. Research shows musical training boosts memory, builds fine and gross motor skills, and improves cognitive functioning—sometimes even after just a short time. When children play instruments, they get better at hand-eye coordination and pick…
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