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There could be variations of this.  Left hop, right hop would be cool.  Stencils need to made.
We need to get a paint sprayer. Plastic plates?

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Mirror me, can be made with one or two more sets to allow more kids to play.

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Mirror me, can be made with one or two more sets to allow more kids to play.

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How to: use a hula hoop and have stencils extending out from it?

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MAYBE-PLAN B If time and space and resources

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MAYBE-PLAN B If time and space and resources

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Option B for Agility Course-combine with others to make our own layout

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Building your own Little Free Library has never been easier. Our popular two-story design, perfect for books of all shapes and sizes, is now available as a kit! With easy-to-follow instructions, pre-c

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Back Up Plan C-If Many People Show Up and Paint Allows

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Back Up Plan C-If Many People Show Up and Paint Allows

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Large pieces of paper could be copied!

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Welcome to our Garden small mural idea (for kids who are hanging around on the work day.  Also write-Kindness grows here? (This would be on a piece of plywood.)  Prime first

Who has a plywood donation?
We can take down and sand the plywood that is up on the fence

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Back up preschool option, perhaps better because  the circles are smaller.

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Back up preschool option, perhaps better because  the circles are smaller.

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Materials:  Hula Hoop
Large letter stencils

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We will be sanding, replacing boards of the picnic table and ideally painting on a game stencil if conditions allow.  Greg has the moss green paint that they are already painted in (So the tables are in a uniform color).

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Take out broken swings, and paint the poles on the swingset green.

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Paint stirrers
Get grill from someone

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Materials Needed:

Spray Paint (Dries fast!)

Exterior Paint

Plywood for mural -and prime

Get caution tape or cones to block off area that has been painted.

Pick up sherwin Williams donation

Check weather

Rain date June 17th (Saturday)

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Play matters! All kids deserve a chance to play. Yet many of today's kids - especially the 16 million living in poverty - aren't getting the balanced and active play they need to thrive. Valpak is proud to announce we're teaming up with the nonprofit KaBOOM! to "ensure that kids have the opportunity to play every day, everywhere." Since 1995, KaBOOM! has constructed more than 2,000 playgrounds in North America and inspired a movement for children's rights to play. The "Valpak Saves" campaign hopes to raise awareness and support KaBOOM!'s mission to inspire play and healthy living within our communities. Throughout the year we will be providing helpful ideas on how you can incorporate play into your everyday life. This month KaBOOM! shares a few ways you can show your local playground some love.
Playgrounds don't improve themselves-they need love and care to thrive. If you're lucky enough to have a playground within walking distance of your home, here are seven ways to ensure that it stays safe, well-maintained, and most importantly, played on by young and old alike.

1. Put It on the Map
Are you sure new neighbors know where your playground is? Add photos to our Map of Play, and be sure to let folks know about its condition and the amenities it offers. If your playground is already on the map, you can help provide more information by adding your own comments and reviews.

2. Paint Games on Unused Asphalt
Stretches of plain asphalt present valuable opportunities for play-just add paint! Markings for simple games, like hopscotch and foursquare, help incentivize children to engage in play and physical activity. Plus, they increase motor skills, create learning opportunities for conflict resolution, and maximize the potential of your playspace.

3. Make It Shady
Many playgrounds offer no shaded areas, which discourages use in hotter months. Shade structures come in all shapes and sizes and can be added to existing equipment to provide some respite from the sun. You can also build shade structures over benches so that parents don't burn up while supervising their children. And don't forget about planting trees, which not only provide shade but also beauty, greenery, and potentially, new climbing opportunities for children!

4. Make It Fun for the "Big Kids"
Playgrounds aren't just for little ones. A few simple additions to the area surrounding your playground-like planters, benches, chessboard tables, stages, and chalkboards-can transform it into a multi-use, multi-generational space, engaging kids, teens, and parents alike. With a bit of prep work, you can invite groups of volunteers to build these items, all of which can be completed in a single day.

5. Organize a Playground Watch
Much like a neighborhood watch, a playground watch empowers citizens to protect their playgrounds and the families who use them. Put parents at ease and encourage more playground use by gathering a group of volunteers to rotate shifts on a playground watch. Not only does this ensure that a responsible supervisor is always at the playground, but it protects against vandalism and crime. Enlisting teens is a great way to encourage community involvement and a sense of investment in their local playground.

6. Add Loose Parts
Imagination Playground in a Box or Cart is a semi-mobile kit of parts to encourage unstructured, child-directed play. A set includes a storage unit on wheels and Imagination Playground Blocks-loose parts that allow children to constantly reconfigure their environment and to design their own course of play. Instead of, or in addition to, Imagination Playground, you can create a "PlayPod" for found and donated items ranging from fabrics to safety cones to cardboard boxes.

7. If It's Broke, Fix It!
Many playground maintenance issues go unreported simply because people don't know who to call, or because it seems like too much work. Coordinate with the body in charge of your local playground to set up a reporting system so that the appropriate people can promptly notified about broken equipment, graffiti, or any other issues that may arise. It could be as simple as posting a prominent sign at the playground with a phone number.

Join us in supporting this worthy cause! For as little as $5, you can help Valpak and KaBOOM! give kids the playful childhood they deserve. Give today at kaboom.org/valpak.

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Play matters! All kids deserve a chance to play. Yet many of today's kids - especially the 16 million living in poverty - aren't getting the balanced and active play they need to thrive. Valpak is proud to announce we're teaming up with the nonprofit KaBOOM!

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printable large alphabet letter stencils. large extra big stencils to print. download free a to z large stencil templates.

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The lack of certain environment-specific additives gives interior paints a disadvantage when used on external surfaces, and the difference between interior and exterior-formulated paints doesn't end there. Differences begin to emerge when you look at paint's other three basic components, too: pigment, binders and liquids.

Let's start with pigment, which is what provides a can of paint with its color. Interior paints may contain organic pigments for color, and certain types of organic pigments are known to significantly fade if used on an exterior surface; exterior paint formulas avoid these pigments, increasing the time needed between outdoor paint projects.

Similarly, paints are formulated with additives known as binders, which are used to bind the pigment together as well as provide adhesion to the painted surface. Because exterior paints need more help combatting the adverse effects of the environment, binders used in outdoor-friendly formulations give the paint resistance to integrity problems such as cracking and chalking, as well as increased moisture control. Interior paint binders may offer better resistance from abrasion, instead, which isn't necessarily a much-needed quality in exterior paint.

Interior and exterior paints also differ when it comes to the types of liquids used. According to federal guidelines, interior paints -- specifically indoor water-based paints including latex -- are designed to contain the lowest levels of VOCs (volatile organic compounds). VOCs are used as solvents in the liquid component of paint and they vaporize at room temperature. VOCs are linked to both short-term and long-term health problems, from headaches and dizziness (short-term) to respiratory disease and liver damage (long-term). They may also be associated with certain cancers. The EPA reports levels of VOCs may average as much as two to five times higher inside your home compared to outside, and the levels can increase significantly post-painting. Look for interior paints with low-to-no VOC levels. Because exterior paints don't all meet the same low-to-no levels of VOC requirements as paints formulated for interior use (especially oil-based paints), in this instance it's important to remember never to use exterior paint inside your home [source: Environmental Protection Agency].

And for those who just don't know why this has to be so difficult, there is another option; paint formulated to be used both indoors or out. There is such a thing as a hybrid interior/exterior-formulated paint.

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Can I use interior paint for exterior surfaces?

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The lack of certain environment-specific additives gives interior paints a disadvantage when used on external surfaces, and the difference between interior and exterior-formulated paints doesn't end there. Differences begin to emerge when you look at paint's other three basic components, too: pigment, binders and liquids.

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Kiel Elementary School Blacktop 2016 painting

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Mrs. Santagato painted the blacktop with the students of Kiel Elementary School in Kinnelon NJ November 2016

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Playgrounds are used for simple play and for educational play by children. When painting a playground, you can use bright and garish colors that clash with each other along with white paint to mark out lines for games. Lead-free paint must be used, as children are susceptible to lead poisoning. As the playground is outdoors and exposed to the weather, striper's or street paint is suitable, as it is resistant to wear.

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With new rainbow crosswalks having just been installed in the Capitol Hill area of Seattle, colorful asphalt is back in the news. While it's not a new concept, adding a bit of flourish to the standard black sheen commonly associated with asphalt can beautify your home or business and make it truly stand out from the rest. Before you get started, there are a few things you need to know about painting on asphalt:
1. Not All Paint is Made Equal
Just like you wouldn't use watercolors to paint the walls of your home, you should just grab any paint you have laying around to add color to your asphalt driveway or parking lot. Many asphalt and concrete paints are latex-based, which reduces the toxicity and improves waterproofing. Durability also matters here, as playground paints won't be as strong as roadway paints because of the intended use. Check with your local paint store before investing in a single type of paint.
Bonus Tip: How to Choose the Right Asphalt Paint 2. The Right Tools Go a Long Way
Playground painting projects are lighthearted and tend to require less-professional tools to get the required result, so a brush or small roller should get the job done adequately. Larger projects like entire asphalt surface painting should use larger-scale rollers or professional road painting equipment in order to save time and ensure the proper seal.
3. Preparation is Key
If you want your paint to last for a longer time, you'll want to ensure the asphalt is smooth and free from cracks before applying the paint. Power wash the entire surface and let it dry for about 24 hours before painting (that includes rain). If you're adding any reflective beads or road markers to the paint, do it while it's still wet.
4. Protect Yourself
Just like any major painting job, you'll want to wear the appropriate protection. That means gloves, eyewear, clothing protection, and proper shoes, but you'll need to tape off any surfaces you don't want to drip paint on. Keep plenty of spare rags around to dab up any puddles or accidents - the quicker you clean it up, the less of the paint will dry. And don't forget to tape off the area around the wet paint after you're done!
5. Get Creative!
Whether you want a slick, professional look or a memorable surface for a playground, it won't hurt to let a little bit of a spark come through. Choose complementary gradients for businesses or contrasting colors for a more casual asphalt surface and wait for the compliments to come in!

Is your asphalt cracked or in significant disrepair? Summer is the perfect time to have a new asphalt surface installed for your home, business, or parking lot. Action Asphalt has the knowledge and expertise to get your project done on time and on budget and can even recommend ways to creatively paint your new asphalt for multiple use scenarios. Contact us today!
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5 Tips for Painting on Asphalt | Action Asphalt

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With new rainbow crosswalks having just been installed in the Capitol Hill area of Seattle, colorful asphalt is back in the news. While it's not a new concept, adding a bit of flourish to the standard black sheen commonly associated with asphalt can beautify your home or business and make it truly stand out from the rest.

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Gazebo:  If someone finds a simple gazebo plan, with a list of material, a lumber company will donate and cut the lumber needed.

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Gazebo:  If someone finds a simple gazebo plan, with a list of material, a lumber company will donate and cut the lumber needed.

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Sure stripe oil spray paint
Four wheeled striper

Blue Pavement paint
Red
Yellow

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http://www.build-a-cross.com/owl-unfinished-cutout-wooden-shape-paintable-wooden-mdf/

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Take out some broken ones
Bring them up
Paint the poles
Add:
Skip counting sequences
Guiding principles

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Explore Playworks Oakland-East Bay's 335 photos on Flickr!