Swing-N-Slide is featured in the Summer 2013 edition of Chicago Parent Magazine

Chicago Magazine published a great article written by Liz DeCarlo regarding our AblePlay rated swing sets and Adaptive Swing Seat. Play is an integral part of EVERY child’s life!

“When it comes to build-it-yourself backyard playsets, it can be hard for parents of children with
special needs to figure out which ones are best for their child’s particular disability. Recently,
Swing-N-Slide, a wooden playset manufacturer, partnered with AblePlay to review and provide
ratings on their playsets and accessories.”
“For a complete assortment of AblePlay-rated products by Swing-N-Slide, visit swing-n-slide.
com. For more information on the AblePlay rating system, visit ableplay.org.”
This article appeared in the Summer 2013 edition of Chicago Special Parent.

To view this article and see more of Swing-N-slide in the news, visit our “In the News” section of our website. http://www.swing-n-slide.com/InTheNews.aspx

Swing-N-Slide’s Swing Set Safety Guide Gets Your Backyard Playground Ready for Summer Fun!

Swing-N-Slide wants you and your children get the most out of your outdoor play environment. That’s why we’ve launched our Swing Set Safety Guide with tips and tricks to help ensure your Swing-N-Slide wooden playset is properly assembled so you can be more confident that your child’s backyard play time will be fun and safe this summer.

The Guide features details on how to keep yourself safe while assembling your play set, how to prep play set parts prior to assembly to remove sharp edges and splinters, how to ensure your playset is properly installed, and additional playground accessories needed as safety buffers against trips and falls around your play set.  It’s not only useful to first-time play set installations, but is a handy tool in yearly check-ups after play sets have been left outside during the winter.

Have extra questions? Not to worry! Swing-N-Slide’s on-site Live Chat makes it easy for you to instantly connect with a Swing-N-Slide operator so you can quickly get answers to any questions and concerns you may have regarding play set safety and accessories.

Visit Swing-N-Slide.com to check out the Swing Set Safety Guide and build a safe and fun backyard playground!

Shopping Online for Backyard Play

We found a great blog about finding the very best play sets online.  This blogger breaks it up into 3 steps.  The second step is to ask about accessories.

“When your kids hear about your hopes of getting a swing set, they’ll be
thrilled! So happy, in fact, that they’ll likely start asking you for
accessories and gadgets to make the playground twice as fun. There are
tons to choose from! For instance, the Swing-N-Slide Yukon Wood Swing
Set features a rock wall, knotted-rope pirate’s ladder, straight slide,
and a few swings. Kids can swing, climb, slide, and pretend all at the
same time!”

http://getbesttoys.blogspot.com/2013/04/backyard-shopping-wooden-swing-set.html

 

We LOVE Play this Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day from your friends at Swing-N-Slide!  Today we celebrate our love of play and Swing Sets!

Black Friday Week of Savings

Forget the long lines and early morning shopping deadlines this year!  Swing-N-Slide is offering amazing savings for Black Friday!  Take advantage of 50% off accessories*, purchase exclusive bundles at unbeatable prices, and enter our Playhouse-A-Day Giveaway** for a chance to win one of four playhouses!   This is the perfect time to stock up on all of your residential play needs!  Savings kick-off Friday, November 16th with special events Black Friday through Cyber Monday.  Be sure to visit our website for details!

*Starting November 16th, all accessories under $100 are 50% off with purchase of any Wood Complete Play Set through November 26th.

**Playhouse-A-Day Giveaway begins Friday November 23rd-November 26th.  Any purchase on our website automatically enters you to win.  One winner will be selected per day to win one of four playhouses.

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A new school year has arrived! Bring recess to your backyard!

A new school year has arrived!  Bring recess to your backyard!

This year’s homework assignment is PLAY!  Schools help children excel in academics to build strong minds!  Many schools have limited recess time for children to get outside.  Physical activity and play helps build strong minds and bodies!  Know the benefits of play and get active with your child after school!

Did you know that certain elements of play can help improve your child’s performance at school?   Swinging repeatedly can enhance a child’s vestibular (inner ear) stimulation.  In other words, the movement improves a child’s ability to pay attention!  You and your child’s teachers will appreciate that!  Climbing a rock wall or monkey bars develops hand-eye coordination and upper body strength.  Creative play in a clubhouse or sandbox can help develop strong and effective social skills.  Active lifestyles can also build confidence which is important as any child embarks on a new school year!

Homework assignments shouldn’t stop at academics.  Be sure to engage your child in play each day too!  As little as 30 minutes of physical activity per day can keep your child healthy and active.  Whether it is creative play indoors or active play outdoors, make sure to incorporate play into your child’s after school activities and bring recess to your backyard!

At Swing-N-Slide, we put kids first!

Often we hear…

 

Often we hear “Play is the work of a child.”  Indeed, research shows that children are at their highest level of development when at play.  Play is dynamic, active – an integral part of children’s growth and development, allowing children to discover their full potential.  The foundation for learning, play is critical for healthy physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development – providing enjoyment and emotional fulfillment.  Children learn about the world around them through self-created experiences where they are free to express their creativity, individuality, and imagine words.
Opportunities to engage in meaningful “play” experiences throughout one’s lifespan fosters happy, healthy, and productive communities that value and appreciate the benefits of play, recreation, and most of all – having fun!  It is through play that people of all ages and abilities foster friendships, connect with the wonders of the natural world, learn through meaningful experiences, and engage in physical activity – creating a healthy life balance and passionate members of society.

PlayCore, Words on Play

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