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Play Matters Highlight: Freiker Program

Posted on November 30 by emily_at_kaboom

Freiker With the release of Play Matters, the new KaBOOM! study of best practices to inform local policy and process in support of children’s play, I wanted to start sharing excerpts to highlight these great activities.

Meet Boulder’s Freiker Program!Read more

Kids give thanks for play: #5

Posted on November 27 by alynsen

To round out our week of highlighting kids giving thanks, I've got a special Spanish thank-you card to share with you.

You may not realize that KaBOOM! has bilingual project managers and client services staff to facilitate playground builds in lots of Spanish-speaking communities. Those who can read Spanish will know the spelling is, well, rather adorable on this card. For those wondering what it says, here's a translation:Read more

Kids give thanks for play: #4

Posted on November 26 by alynsen

Turkey Happy Turkey Day!

Today, Americans will gather to eat too much, watch football, and give thanks with their loved ones.

If you're lucky enough to have a place to play within walking distance of your home (which would put you in the minority), be sure to give thanks. And just for good measure, why not make an early New Year's resolution to help keep it clean this year?Read more