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NATURAL Play Spaces

Compelling health research recognizes everyday outdoor play in nature as a powerful strategy for promoting healthy childhood development – including combating sedentary lifestyles . Offering naturalized play environments can provide wide opportunities for enhanced dramatic play , free explorations , and quiet cozy spots . Designing nature back into children ’ s lives not only benefits children ’ s play but also engages communities in working together to create richer play experiences for all users .
All Earlyworks structures are available in conditioned wood or recycled metal , and are noted throughout the catalog .

Balanced Play

Play is both a physical and social event . Earlyworks products are designed to intentionally strike a perfect balance between both .

Fun Social Events

Earlyworks designs emphasize cozy , social spots that provide areas under decks , crawl tunnel meeting points , and seating areas to just hang out . Our design intentionally encourages :
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Creativity and Imagination
• Observation and Relaxation

Active Learning Events

Earlyworks designs activities encouraging children to interact and participate with unique , one-of-a-kind play events . These products are designed to provide opportunities for :
• Physical Activity
• Fitness Through Fun
• Cognitive Development
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