WE MAKE PLAYTIME EASY AND FUN

Play Your Way to a Happier, Healthier Life

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

HOW WE PLAY:

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TIP SHEETS FOR EVERYDAY PLAY

#repurposingforplay – Folding Tables

#repurposingforplay – Folding Tables

Download Our Repurposing for Play - Folding Tables Tip Sheet! What is a table, really? The eyes of an adult and the eyes of a child see differently. So a child can look at a table and see more than a place to sit and eat a meal. Can you think of ten different things a...

#repurposingforplay – Bed Sheets

#repurposingforplay – Bed Sheets

Download Our Repurposing for Play - Bed Sheets Tip Sheet! Do you remember using sheets to make forts as a child? Blankets and sheets became the roofs and walls. Chairs, tables, and couches were the frames. Building was only one part of the fun. After making the fort...

#repurposingforplay – Cut Logs

#repurposingforplay – Cut Logs

Download Our Repurposing for Play - Cut Logs Tip Sheet! Unleashing Creativity from Leftover Logs A tree gets cut down. It becomes wood for a fire or chopped into mulch. The pieces could be used for so much more. Have you ever thought of how it could be used for play?...

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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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