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Dana Thomas
Dec 10, 20246 min read
Nature Play in Playgrounds and Schools: Fostering Growth, Learning and Well-Being
In a world increasingly dominated by screens and structured environments, it’s more crucial than ever for children to engage in nature play.
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Dana Thomas
Oct 29, 20245 min read
Bully Prevention in Playground Environments: Creating Safe Spaces for Kids
Bullying is a pervasive issue that can manifest in various forms, particularly in playground environments where supervision might be more...
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Shana Friesen
Nov 15, 20215 min read
A World of Imagination with Nature Play!
Kids love to be transported to a world of imagination. That phrase reminds me of the famous song Willy Wonka sang in the movie "Willy...
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​​Miracle Playsystems
Nov 9, 202124 min read
Music as Medicine: Combating PTSD with Music & Music Therapy
This White Paper will explore how music and music therapy are being employed to facilitate healing; in particular how veterans and other...
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Shana Friesen
Sep 10, 20213 min read
Does Your School Need an Update? Start with a Needs Assessment!
Kids are back in school this month and back to having fun on the playground. Making sure students have outside play time to connect with...
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Shana Friesen
Jul 15, 20217 min read
Summer is Back! Let's Visit a Playground!
Summer is back and it's time to get outside and play! After a year of being cooped up, kids and parents are eager to get back to some...
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Shana Friesen
May 18, 20214 min read
Adding Value to our Communities
If this last year has taught us anything, it's understanding how much we need human contact and socialization. We didn't realize we...
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Shana Friesen
Apr 28, 20216 min read
All About Inclusive Design
Defining the terms Accessible, Inclusive, All Abilities, Playground For All with resources to help you design your next inclusive playground
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Shana Friesen
Nov 3, 20203 min read
Introducing Miracle Museum!
Introducing Miracle Museum, a new way for children to play their way through a sensory playground of fantastical experiences. The...
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Shana Friesen
Oct 8, 20203 min read
CARES Act Funding and Standardized Plans for Outdoor Learning
Blog Series #4 Schools across California are facing unprecedented challenges as they figure out how to navigate the impacts of COVID-19...
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Shana Friesen
Sep 1, 20205 min read
Getting Started with Outdoor Learning - Inspirational Design Ideas for the Pandemic and Beyond
Let's share some ideas for Getting Started with Outdoor Learning!
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Shana Friesen
Jun 4, 20204 min read
Outdoor Learning and Social Distance Design - Inspirational Design Ideas for the Pandemic and Beyond
How do we take the burden off of indoor classroom spaces? By providing simple outdoor classroom spaces on school grounds and in local parks
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Shana Friesen
May 27, 20205 min read
Pop Up Parks and Social Distance Design - Inspirational Design Ideas for the Pandemic and Beyond
The pandemic has made such a profound disruption in our society. We are now faced with finding ideas to solve many new problems.
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​​Miracle Playsystems
Mar 19, 20202 min read
Letter to our Community
Hello from all of us at Miracle Playsystems to the communities we serve. Looking back a week ago it’s hard to believe we’d be facing such...
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​​Miracle Playsystems
Mar 10, 202011 min read
Music Matters: The Importance of Music Education
Being exposed to music from a young age, particularly within a school or nursery setting, has been proven to encourage team work, self...
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​​Miracle Playsystems
Mar 9, 202014 min read
Beating the Drum for Equality-The Benefits of Music for Those with Disabilities & Special Needs
Actively engaging with musical instruments has been proven to ‘induce multiple responses – physiological, movement, mood, emotional,
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Shana Friesen
Feb 25, 20205 min read
Resources for Making Your Dream Playground a Reality
Where do you begin when you have a vision but don't know how to achieve it? We believe in helping our clients make their dreams a...
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Shana Friesen
Jan 28, 20203 min read
Introducing Mini City!
We've been eagerly awaiting the release of Mini City by Miracle Recreation and are excited to introduce this brand new product to our custom
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Shana Friesen
Jan 9, 20204 min read
Let's Get Moving with Outdoor Fitness Equipment!
We just welcomed a new year (and decade) and with it comes a fresh start! Every year getting fit and healthy is one of the top New...
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Shana Friesen
Dec 9, 20193 min read
Best of the Best 2019!
When thinking back on this past year we can recall so many fun and exciting projects that have come to fruition.
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