Ben Thompson
Ben Thompson is an Indianapolis-based writer originally from Michigan. Although born and raised a Hoosier, he’s thankful to have journeyed across large parts of the United States: a sightseeing tradition he continues to practice alongside his two rambunctious kids. When Ben isn’t researching playground industry trends, he’s likely hiking one of the local State Parks or cheering on his beloved Colts or BSU Cardinals. At Ball State, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Literature. He later complemented that education with a master’s in English from IUPUI. In the rare bits of spare time he gets indoors, Ben digs leafing through his growing collection of classic rock on vinyl or getting lost in a good book. He’s been a key player at PlaygroundEquipment.com since 2017. In his free time, he works on a novel that may or may not ever be completed, watches old movies, and spends entirely too much time playing video games. He is fascinated by pop culture, and well-versed in nerdy things like Indie Music and superhero comics. He is passionate about environmental and social justice issues, and likes animals so much that he doesn’t even eat them. One day he hopes to have significantly more numerous and inadvisable pets than are allowed by his current rental agreement.
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Educational Articles
- Preventing Playgrounds Injuries
- Kids Resource Guide to Weather & Climate
- Spiders In Your Playground
- Natures Playground: Identify Trees, Flowers and Animal Tracks
- A Guide to Dealing with Bullying on the Playground
- Parents Resource Guide to School Safety
- Adaptive PE on the Playground and in the Gym
- Butterflies In Your Playground
- Adult Playgrounds: The Benefits of Fitness Trails
- Staying Cool While Exercising Outside
- Think Outside the Sandbox: Creative Ways to Keep Kids Active
- Play Therapy Techniques
- Schools Cutting Recess
- Then and now: Childrens' Recreation Over the Last 30 Years
- Advice for Avoiding Conflict on the Playground and in School
- Get Outside and Play for Fun and Fitness
- Guide to Promoting Good Sportsmanship On The Playground
- Be a Playground Helper - Learn About Recycling
- First Aid Tips for Common Playground Accidents
- Parent & Teacher Guide to Keeping Kids Safe on the Playground
- Playground safety and health: The importance of vaccinations
- Athletic Safety Equipment for Gym Class and Beyond
- Playground Safety and First Aid Tips
- Learning About Insects on the Playground
- The History of Playground Equipment
- Sun Safety for Kids on the Playground
- Fun and Safe Playground Games for Your Children
- Social Media Safety at the Online Playground
- Building Motor Skills on the Playground
Pages Recently Updated
- Spend Less When Buying Used Play Equipment
- Ages 5-12 Years
- Benefits of Choosing Wood Playgrounds Over Plastic
- Plastic Slides
- About Us
- Ages 2-5 Years
- Benefits of Metal and Steel Products on Outdoor Playgrounds
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- Playground Installation
- Oklahoma Playground Equipment
- Jungle Gyms
- Residential Playgrounds
- Indoor