Encouraging Creativity through Summertime Play

“It is a happy talent to know how to play.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

It's almost the FIRST DAY OF SUMMER-and it's Father's Day -What's a better way to spend time together then having a little Soccer fun at the park!!

~Kids of all ages  have so much free fun at parks and playgrounds.


My children have loved visiting parks. During the Summer there are some school friends who don't live close -picking a park is a great place to meet up-and no one has to worry about cleaning the house (WIN FOR MAMA)  They can play on the play-sets, swing, take a nice walk in the trails then enjoy a picnic lunch together.

Our town and  runs a Summer Craft Hour on every third Tuesday and on Wednesdays the main Town Park has a teens stay & play day --they  have an inflatable actives course, table games and Octoball Court along with crafts music and more There are several chaperon's  so you can leave them without worry-because honestly  what teen want to hang out with Mom all afternoon!!!  I love knowing my daughter is getting physical, social, emotional and cognitive benefits of play... and she just thinks of it as FUN!!! Also make sure they are 
well hydrated as they are outside!

I strongly encourage you to check out sites like  IPEMA to learn more about play-- they also have a list of the many benefits of playground play; aside from physical I love this quote I read on the site: 

"Social skills development plays a vital role in a child’s maturation process. While kids are merely playing and having fun, little do they know that the lessons they learn on the playground will provide a foundation to grow into socially-adjusted, well-adapted adults."

So what are you waiting for: GET OUT AND PLAY!!