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New Custom Inclusive Playground Unveiled in City of Round Rock, Texas

On April 25th, 2026, the City of Round Rock debuted a new custom playground for kids of all ages and abilities. Named for Joanne Land, a public servant in the 70s who helped guide the town as it increased from less than 3,000 residents to over…

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Ahrens/Paschall Memorial Park, Grinnell, Iowa

When Ahrens/Paschall Memorial Park first opened in 1994, it finally fulfilled a longstanding dream for Claude and Paul Ahrens, both of whom were monumental figures in the history and development of Miracle® Recreation and the playground…
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A Blast From the Past: Old and New Playground Equipment

If you've been to a playground in the last few years, you've probably noticed they're significantly different from the ones you knew and loved as a kid. Playgrounds have changed a lot since their inception in the mid-1800s, but they're…
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Cleaning Miracle Equipment to Remove COVID-19

Cleaning Miracle Equipment to Remove COVID-19 Please use the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommendations for disinfection to remove COVID-19 from your Miracle equipment. CDC recommends using diluted household bleach…
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The History of Playground Equipment

To modern people, it's obvious that kids need spaces where they can exercise their bodies and their imaginations. Playgrounds provide just that, and it's hard to imagine childhood without them. Playgrounds provide developmental enrichment…
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How to Help Children Make Friends on the Playground

As an adult, you want the kids in your life to have meaningful friendships. Playgrounds provide a space for friendships to form, but children still need the social skills to develop healthy relationships. Though we can't constantly…
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How to Make School and Learning Fun

Most people have fond memories of elementary school. Playing with your friends on the playground, dominating at tetherball or gossiping and giggling on the monkey bars — these are the fun experiences we reminisce about. Today, we hear…
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10 Calming Strategies for the Classroom

Read through this page to learn the following calming strategies for students in your classroom: Create a Calming Classroom Atmosphere Build in Time for Independent Work Practice Yoga with Your Students Teach Calming…
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