Nuisance Mold on the Playground Have you seen any nuisance mold on your playground? It can frequently be found on playgrounds with wood surfaces and in wood mulch. Wet weather, hot and humid temperatures help breed this nuisance mold. When spores get wet, they...
Bark Park for Hethwood Apartments Hethwood Apartments, Blacksburg, VA, now offers a “bark park” where residents can take their dog to exercise their minds and bodies and socialize with other dogs. You’ll find dog play components that encourage physical activity and canine hygiene, too....
Outdoor Fitness Park, Hethwood Apartments One amenity offered by Hethwood Apartment Homes, Blacksburg, VA, is an outdoor fitness park. Outdoor fitness parks help residents maintain their everyday fitness activities and enjoy the outdoors at the same time. They are a great alternative to traditional...
New Playground for Buchanan Elementary The kids at Buchanan Elementary school were all smiles when the new playground for the preschool and kindergarten was completed this school year. We hear (and see) that it has been a big hit! The kids love all the...
Types of Play: Sensory Play Play helps children develop and improve their gross and fine motor skills, coordination and concentration. It is how they learn to work cooperatively and collaboratively, develop their imagination, creative thinking and ability to problem solve. Sensory Play is one...
Types of Play: Dramatic Play What is Dramatic Play? Children learn through play, but it’s important to understand that there are different kinds of play, different stages of play and different reasons for play. Play looks different for toddlers vs school-age children, too. One...