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How to Let Your Playset Grow With Your Children

Buddy Humphreys — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:45:38 +0000

One of the most incredible things about children is that they grow, constantly. And as they grow, their interests and activities change—they get bigger and stronger and smarter, and they want to do more and more both outside and inside the home. Fortunately, that’s also one of the most incredible things about Plan N’ Learn’s [...]

Games You Can Play On Your Goalrilla Basketball Hoop

Rob Unger — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:55:28 +0000

The basketball you see on TV is usually the typical five-on-five, not counting the occasional three-point and slam-dunk contests. (And you probably won’t be recreating those in your driveway!) But there are plenty of other games you can play on your Goalrilla basketball hoop aside from regular basketball. Here are a few ideas that your [...]

Why Redwood is the Perfect Material for Making a Playset

Buddy Humphreys — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:21:00 +0000

When most people hear “redwood,” they immediately think of the enormous trees in the American West, the ones with trunks big enough to drive a car through. But redwood is also the type of wood that Play N’ Learn’s Woodplay playsets are made from, and there are a few reasons why. Redwood is strong. Redwood [...]

What You Need To Set Up A Playset In Your Backyard

Rob Unger — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:41:51 +0000

No backyard is truly complete without a playset. For children, what would otherwise be an open grassy area is transformed into a jungle of possibility, where kids can climb, run, slide and do everything that you can’t do indoors. But you need to make sure that you have the proper situation that allows you to [...]

Trampoline Safety Tips

Buddy Humphreys — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:47:17 +0000

Few things match the excitement of bouncing on a trampoline. You get to pretend you’re a flying superhero, Lebron James dunking a basketball, or an Olympic gymnast. And in this case, what’s fun is also great exercise—and perfectly safe, as long as you use good common sense. After all, with the great power of flight [...]

Why Buy a Modular Swing Set?

Rob Unger — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:55:40 +0000

Imagine the look on your children’s faces: you’ve just bought a new swing set, and they’re playing on it for the very first time. They’re giggling and shrieking—having a blast! Now think forward to a year from now, and imagine your children’s faces when you add monkey bars or a climbing wall to your swing [...]

The Benefits of Play For Children

Buddy Humphreys — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:10:25 +0000

Everyone knows the expression, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” But no play is bad for Jack in other ways, too. It’s hard to overstate the value of play for children, particularly outdoors, in a safe, constructive environment. Here are a few of benefits of play for kids: • Play is [...]

Welcome to Play N’ Learn’s Backyard Fun Blog!

Rich Weintraub — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:37:04 +0000

Welcome to the new and improved Play N’ Learn Backyard Fun Blog! While the design of the blog may not be new, get ready for all kinds of new fun from Play N’ Learn’s Playground Superstores. We’re going to be blogging about all kinds of helpful topics, including the benefits of play, alternative activities to [...]