The many benefits of play include: Improving communication skills Developing problem-solving abilities Teaching conflict resolution Nurturing creativity Encourages relationship-building Promoting independence Making meaningful discoveries about the world around them Motivating exploration Playground Markings is an excellent way to encourage more play! We recently had the opportunity to work with Timboon P-12 College, Victoria.

Creativity is closely tied to divergent thinking, which explores many possible solutions and typically generates creative ideas. Many studies have found that playing is highly associated with divergent thinking. Playing also provides opportunities for children to learn social interaction. While playing together, children learn to cooperate, follow the rules, develop self-control, and generally get along […]

Play is much more than just having fun! In fact, renowned psychologist, Jean Piaget said “Play is the work of childhood.” Lev Vygotsky, another psychologist, said “In play, a child is always above his average age, above his daily behavior; in play, it’s as though he were a head taller than himself.” Playground Markings are […]

Play improves the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and young people. Through play, children learn about the world and themselves. They also learn skills they need for study, work, and relationships such as confidence, self-esteem, resilience, interaction, social skills, independence, curiosity, and coping with challenging situations. Playground Markings is an excellent way to encourage […]