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From academia to the playground: psychologist Dr Jenny Gibson on childhood language …
Dr Jenny Gibson, is a lecturer in psychology and education, in Cambridge University’s Faculty of Education, and a fellow of Lucy Cavendish College. Click for complete story.
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City receives grant on adult exercise playground
Across the country, adult exercise playgrounds are becoming a growing trend to combat obesity. However, with some gym memberships being too … Click for complete story.
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Playground access limited during school hours
But unless they attend nearby Terrace Elementary School they’ll have to find another playground with wheelchair accessible swings during school … Click for complete story.
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Pittsylvania County working to provide more places for outdoor fun
At Brosville Elementary School, they started with just a playground. … Moore says he wants to see playgrounds throughout the county, a place where … Click for complete story.
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Why nature’s playgrounds are enough
So no more playgrounds please. The super playground in the north-east corner is sufficient, thanks very much. No new bike paths. No tennis courts. Click for complete story.
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Glasgow’s Turner Prize features playgrounds and opera, but no Scots
A playground in the east end of Glasgow, a one-off operatic performance at the city’s Mitchell Library, and a strong year for female artists are notable … Click for complete story.
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Wish-Kid surprised with playground in backyard
Jackson smiles in his backyard as he plays on his new playground — a wish Jackson smiles in his backyard as he plays on his new playground … Click for complete…
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Tom Nakanishi on Twitter: “Groundbreaking of @psrenew playgrounds in #DTLA thanks …
Groundbreaking of @psrenew playgrounds in #DTLA thanks @josehuizar @SaritaJH #mydayinla pic.twitter.com/sow9xtLZQF. 1 retweet 9 favorites. Click for complete story.
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Pittsylvania Co. Parks and Rec. promoting healthy living
Pittsylvania Parks and Recreation is working to provide more place for people to be active outside. The newest project, a walking track around the ball … Click for complete story.
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Throwback Review: Marcy Playground’s self titled debut album
Recorded and mixed at Sabella Recording Studio in Roslyn, NY, in 1996, “Marcy Playground” – The self-titled album by Marcy Playground, was … Click for complete story.
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Playground safety
“In a playground, if we overprotect children and try to make playgrounds super safe, they won’t learn when we go out and scrape ourselves or have a … Click for complete…
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Children’s summer games adorn BKC’s open spaces
As summer vacations set in for schools and colleges, open spaces in BKC are turned into playgrounds by local kids.As summer vacations set in for … Click for complete story.
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Borrowing article at Saugus special Town Meeting targets parks/playgrounds
Town Meeting members will be asked to approve a borrowing article to improve the town’s parks, playgrounds and athletic fields during a special … Click for complete story.
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Summer euphoria missing
The usual euphoria of the season has gone missing from the playgrounds of the city this summer. With the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation … Click for complete story.
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Childhood researcher says kids need more bruises and scrapes
Gill speaks often about how adults can improve playgrounds, and referred to modern play structures as “sterile, brightly coloured bits of plastic.”. Click for complete story.
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New Kitsap PTA supports children with disabilities
But the Hidden Creek playground has no such feature. … Besides the goal of building fully accessible playgrounds at every elementary school in the … Click for complete story.
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Forum: New evidence demands action on fields using rubber tires
Because of that, the country now has about 11,000 synthetic turf fields as well as numerous toddler playgrounds with rubber tire mulch. All these fields … Click for complete story.
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Chapel Hill considers spots for accessible playground
The town currently has 10 playgrounds with some accessibility for kids with special needs, according to a town report. But there is no single play area … Click for complete story.
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SLES raising funds for new, innovative playground equipment
Spirit Lake Elementary students may soon be able to test their problem-solving skills — even during recess. A fund drive titled “Playground … Click for complete story.
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recreation facilities dot the city landscape
Located at 100 Sunset Drive, this shady, 178-acre expanse features a duck pond, a public swimming pool, the Falls, a playground, miles of walking … Click for complete story.
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Mental Floss on Twitter: “11 Terrifying Images of Old Soviet Playgrounds — http://t.co/n3gMaMceKL …
@M_A_Larson @mental_floss To be fair, some of these appear to have been built fine, but now long unscarred by the atrocity of maintenance. Click for complete story.
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Club, state fund Tongue River park playground
On hand for dedication of the new playground were: Connie Nance, Walleyes Unlimited; Bob Peterson, Tongue River state park manager; Bill Mitchell, … Click for complete story.
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GameTime Showcases Inclusive Play And Fitness At Accessibility Conference
GameTime, a leading manufacturer of inclusive playground and outdoor fitness equipment headquartered in Fort Payne, Al., is an exhibitor this week … Click for complete story.
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Hanoi’s children lack spaces to play
VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi had few parks and playgrounds because many earmarked for this purpose were being used for parking, business or … Click for complete story.
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Ha Noi’s children lack spaces to play
HA NOI (VNS) — Ha Noi had few parks and playgrounds because many earmarked for this purpose were being used for parking, business or other … Click for complete story.
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April 28 at 8:18am
Do any of these playgrounds remind you of yours? via The Telegraph. Click for complete story.
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Daily Mail Online on Twitter: “Photographer captures stark contrast of playgrounds around the …
@MailOnline Forgot to send someone to the riots ion Downing Street yesterday? Or are you waiting for someone to dictate how to report it. 1 retweet 0 … Click for complete…
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Varna Playground Build Seeks Volunteers
The Varna Community Association (VCA) is seeking volunteers to assemble the new playground via a community build event from Wednesday, May … Click for complete story.
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Playground designed so kids with and without disabilities can play together opens in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, Utah – For the last six years, a local mother has been raising funds and working with the city of Syracuse to get an accessible park so … Click for…
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New playground unveiled at Woodland City Park
The one significant difference aside from the playgrounds, according to city staff, was the removal of sand which surrounds the structures. Instead … Click for complete story.
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