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IPEMA - Voice of Play - Kids thumbs up and happily playing on the playground. The Importance of Play The Voice of Play initiative promotes growth in the quality and quantity of
children’s free play and the use of playgrounds.
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IPEMA - Voice of Play - Kids happily playing. Play Safely At IPEMA, we stress the importance of playground safety providing third-party
product certification program for public play equipment and surfacing materials.
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IPEMA - Voice of Play - Kids happily playing. Science of Play Entries in The Encyclopedia of Play Science cover the diverse elements
of play including biology, cognitive psychology and neuroscience.
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Benefits of Play

There are many benefits of children’s play, including the development of critical physical, emotional, social and cognitive skills.

Playground Safety

We understand the importance play has in our child’s development and value the security of knowing our kids are safe on the playground.

Science of Play

Studies prove that periods of play improve social skills, inhibition and attention in humans as well as animals.

About IPEMA

International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association

IPEMA is a non-profit, membership, trade association originally formed to represent and promote an open market for manufacturers of playground equipment and surfacing.

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