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Pure Play Every Day is based in Southern Maryland, but we travel far and wide participating in events and guiding workshops. We’ll come to you, wherever you want to play. Or you can come to us at our new STEAM Room in Waldorf, where we turn Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math into new and fun opportunities for enriching play.

Why Kids Should Play Every Day
Why Adults Should Play Every Day

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TIP SHEETS FOR EVERYDAY PLAY

#RecycleforPlay – cardboard boxes

#RecycleforPlay – cardboard boxes

Download Our Recycle for Play - Cardboard Boxes Tip Sheet! You have likely already experienced this…the toy you’ve purchased is laying on the floor while your child uses the box as a drum (or however else they have been inspired).   Why is it that cardboard boxes are...

#Recycleforplay – coffee cans

#Recycleforplay – coffee cans

Download our Recycle for Play - Coffee Cans Tip Sheet! Those bright red, blue, green and yellow plastic coffee cans are valuable play things! The coffee cans store things and stack neatly because the lid fits so nicely. They are also durable for banging on, dumping...

#repurposingforplay – Kitchen Utensils

#repurposingforplay – Kitchen Utensils

Download Our Repurposing for Play – Kitchen Utensils Tip Sheet! A Window into a Child’s World She opens the cabinet and chooses. The treasure is transported into the living room and placed on the coffee table. Then she returns and selects again. Back and forth, she...

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In 2025, Pure Play Every Day brought play to life across communities, ages, and spaces. From joyful, screen-free play experiences to inclusive, hands-on learning opportunities, this year was all about connection, creativity, and belonging. Join us as we look back at a year filled with loose parts, big smiles, meaningful moments, and the shared belief that play has no age limit. Thank you to our families, partners, educators, and supporters who made it all possible. 💙
2025 Year in Review | Pure Play Every Day ✨
Play is for everyone 🌈 At Pure Play Every Day, inclusion isn’t an add-on—it’s at the heart of everything we do. In this video, we share how we intentionally design play experiences so every child and every family feels welcomed, supported, and valued. From clear communication and hands-on support, to sensory-friendly options and flexible activities, our goal is to meet children where they are and create play spaces where confidence, connection, and joy can grow. ✨ Support that builds confidence ✨ Sensory-friendly choices that honor individuality ✨ Play spaces rooted in belonging Because when play is inclusive, everyone gets to participate—and everyone thrives. #PurePlayEveryDay #PlayIsForEveryone #InclusivePlay #BelongingThroughPlay #SensoryFriendly #FamilyCentered #PlayForAll
Play Is for Everyone 🌈 | How Pure Play Every Day Creates Inclusive Play
In just 48 hours, Pure Play Every Day brought play to every stage of life 💙 From infants and toddlers, to families, high schoolers, and senior citizens, we facilitated meaningful play experiences that reminded us of something powerful: play doesn’t have an age limit. This short video is a snapshot of what happens when play is inclusive, intentional, and rooted in connection. No matter your age, background, or ability—play belongs to you. ✨ Play is learning ✨ Play is connection ✨ Play is for everyone Thank you to our community for showing up and playing with us—every single day.
48 Hours. All Ages. One Mission: Play | Pure Play Every Day
What a year it’s been! 🌈✨ In 2024, Pure Play Every Day brought more play, creativity, and hands-on learning than ever before! From inspiring STEAM activities to building strong connections with kids, families, and communities, this year was all about learning through joy. Join us as we celebrate: 🎨 Fun, innovative programs for children of all ages 🤝 Partnerships with families, schools, and communities 💡 Creative ways we made play a tool for growth and learning 🌍 Our commitment to sustainability and giving back Here’s to all the laughter, learning, and memories we shared in 2024 — and to even more playful adventures ahead in 2025! #PurePlayEveryDay #YearInReview #LearningThroughPlay #STEAM #KidsActivities #PlayMatters
Looking Back at 2024: Play, Learning, and Joy with Pure Play Every Day!
🎨🤖 Learning Through Play in Action! We had the amazing opportunity to work with homeschooled students at the College of Southern Maryland for a 10-week hands-on journey exploring the whimsical world of Rube Goldberg and his simple machines! Each week, students discovered a new type of simple machine, learned how it works, and then brought it to life through their own creative builds. From pulleys to levers, every class sparked curiosity, teamwork, and lots of laughter! Because when play meets learning… magic happens. 💡✨ #PlayBasedLearning #RubeGoldberg #STEM #PurePlayEveryDay #HandsOnLearning #LearningThroughPlay
STEM for Kids: Exploring Rube Goldberg’s Simple Machines Through Play
🎨🤖 Learning Through Play in Action! We had the amazing opportunity to work with homeschooled students at the College of Southern Maryland for a 10-week hands-on journey exploring the whimsical world of Rube Goldberg and his simple machines! Each week, students discovered a new type of simple machine, learned how it works, and then brought it to life through their own creative builds. From pulleys to levers, every class sparked curiosity, teamwork, and lots of laughter! Because when play meets learning… magic happens. 💡✨ #PlayBasedLearning #RubeGoldberg #STEM #PurePlayEveryDay #HandsOnLearning #LearningThroughPlay
Kids Bring Rube Goldberg’s Machines to Life!
🎨🤖 Learning Through Play in Action! We had the amazing opportunity to work with homeschooled students at the College of Southern Maryland for a 10-week hands-on journey exploring the whimsical world of Rube Goldberg and his simple machines! Each week, students discovered a new type of simple machine, learned how it works, and then brought it to life through their own creative builds. From pulleys to levers, every class sparked curiosity, teamwork, and lots of laughter! Because when play meets learning… magic happens. 💡✨ #PlayBasedLearning #RubeGoldberg #STEM #PurePlayEveryDay #HandsOnLearning #LearningThroughPlay
Learning Through Play: Exploring Rube Goldberg’s Simple Machines
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