Why Social & Interactive Play is So Sweet!
Why Social Play?
Social play is crucial in helping children develop essential social skills, including communication, cooperation, problem-solving, and perspective-taking. Through play, children gain opportunities to practice expressing their wants and needs, while also learning how to capture the attention of others. It encourages sharing, taking turns, and compromising, all of which are foundational aspects of healthy social interaction. Social play also fosters critical thinking by allowing children to brainstorm solutions collaboratively and put them into action. Furthermore, it provides a platform for exploring different perspectives, as children observe and engage with others who may have distinct preferences for how they play and learn how their actions influence those around them.
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Social Play & Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is crucial for navigating life’s challenges, fostering meaningful relationships, and making informed decisions as an adult. Early development of emotional intelligence sets the foundation for lifelong success. It encompasses key elements such as self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, social skills, and motivation. One of the most impactful forms of play for nurturing emotional intelligence is pretend play (also known as imaginative or fantasy play). By allowing children to take on various roles and act out different scenarios, pretend play fosters emotional expression, empathy, and perspective-taking. Through this interactive form of play, children practice recognizing and responding to social cues—such as body language and facial expressions—which helps them better understand and connect with others. This process not only strengthens their relationships but also enhances their ability to navigate social situations with greater emotional awareness.
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Social Play at Candeeland
Candeeland offers the ideal environment for your child to engage in interactive play and practice essential developmental skills. Whether navigating the ninja course, tackling the climbing wall, or exploring the play structures, children have the opportunity to collaborate with their peers, overcoming obstacles together and learning the value of teamwork as they reach new heights! Playing alongside children of the same age, who are also developing similar skills, provides invaluable benefits for your child’s growth. At Candeeland, your child can learn, explore, and build crucial social and emotional skills—all while having a blast in one exciting location!
2025 Summer Passes are Coming Soon!
Candeeland is excited to bring back the Summer Pass, giving you unlimited access from Memorial Day through Labor Day! For just $225 for one child and $150 for each additional sibling (same household rules apply as memberships), you can enjoy unlimited play all summer long. That’s right—this pass pays for itself in just 9 visits!
Don’t miss out! Passes go on sale April 1st. Sign up early to make the most of your summer and get the biggest bang for your buck!
Our New Brand!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news—Candeeland Colorado is rebranding as SweetPlay, complete with a new logo!
This rebranding reflects our commitment to creating an environment where your whole family can actively play, making magical and unforgettable memories together. But while our name is changing, there is absolutely no change in ownership, management or personnel, and our mission to provide safe, fun, and engaging spaces for kids to explore, experience and interact with remains unchanged. We’re excited to grow as SweetPlay, providing even more opportunities for kiddos to actively play with their families and friends.
We’ll have an “official” announcement later, but you might see our new logo showing up around the place next time you come to play.
