Outdoor Classroom
Environmental Sustainability in Education
Did you know that our rainforests are being cut down at a rate of 100 acres per minute? This is even more startling when you consider that tropical forests are home to roughly 50% of all species on Earth. With the increasing urgency of addressing environmental issues, it is more essential than ever to add…
Read MoreCultivating Education: Why And How To Incorporate Gardening Into The Classroom
Play Mart is passionate about two things: our children’s future and the future of our planet. There’s no better way to meld these together than gardening in your school’s backyard playground! The act of gardening is a practical way for students to learn, integrate, and apply a breadth of curricular content. School gardens form the bridge between academics and the real world, making education interactive and meaningful. You can transform your garden into a multidisciplinary teaching tool with careful planning, creativity, and the right resources. Here are a few tips for developing a school gardening program and integrating it seamlessly into your classroom curriculum.
Read MoreTurn Your Playground Into A Classroom
Playgrounds are often seen as a place for recess that is entirely separate from the educational environment of the classroom. However, with creativity and intentional planning, educators can seamlessly integrate the playground into the classroom curriculum. By viewing the outdoor environment as an extension of the classroom, educators can foster holistic development, promote hands-on learning,…
Read MoreWhat to Look for When Buying Park Benches and Picnic Tables
Play Mart doesn’t just make equipment for playgrounds and schools. Our benches and tables are also ideal for hiking and biking trails, outdoor break areas for offices and factories, or any other application where low maintenance and longevity are important. Transform your park, trail, or break areas into a haven for relaxation and community bonding…
Read MoreCommercial Outdoor Picnic Tables and Benches for Businesses and Multi-family Housing
With so much of our time spent indoors, a welcoming outdoor seating area is a breath of fresh air! Commercial outdoor tables and benches are transformative for any business or office building. These furnished outdoor spaces also foster a sense of community for apartment complexes and condo developments, enticing residents with an open-air sanctuary to…
Read MoreFive Steps to Finding the Right School Playground Bench
The playground is a place of fun and friendship. Investing in quality outdoor commercial benches is a great way to make the playground at your daycare, preschool, or after-school program an inviting place for everyone to gather and make memories. With thoughtfully chosen seating, you can create a great experience for children and adults alike.…
Read More58 West Virginia Schools Outdoor Classrooms
Play Mart distributor Safe At Play equips 58 schools with outdoor classrooms. While we at Play Mart love to play, we are equally passionate about learning. We make top-quality playground equipment for children to let loose and have fun, and we also have an extensive line of outdoor classroom products. Even before the recent pandemic,…
Read MoreAdvantages of Outdoor Classrooms for Schools
Now, more than ever, outdoor classrooms are vitally important to a child’s well-being and development. For decades children have spent an increasing amount of time indoors. Children as young as five years old have already spent less time outdoors than their parents did by that age! As a result of this, elementary age children have…
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