This article deals with playthings and equipment that encourage child initiated play. Physical objects refer to concrete items within the play setting, such as balls, bats, craft supplies, playground equipment, musical instruments, and so forth. Social objects are other people, such as leaders, friends, teachers, and other participants. People are the ultimate interactive objects, as they offer more social interaction possibilities than any other type of object. Play experiences derive meaning from the type of objects found in the play setting. For instance, standing in line to play four-square has a different meaning to the child than standing in line to go to the classroom after recess. In this article, the author talks about the importance of interaction, the Peaceful Playgrounds program, as well as selecting age-appropriate equipment.