Before the pandemic, @JustPlay2020, an Alliance for Childhood model program, piloted an innovative recess model combining playworkers, training, and loose parts during the 25-minute recess - shifting the culture of play at school for over 800 students.
https://t.co/bE6ApM6NSm
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. An opportunity to support the child's right to play.
Text "DONATE" or "GIVE" to +1 (607) 304-4160 or click on the link to give the healing power of play!
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What is the power of playful learning? Few other human activities can better develop agency, joy, and curiosity. Playful panel tonight @BenMardell@BoStjerne @pedagogyofplay. Playfulness IS what we need to cope with and navigate serious times.
"...it's been documented that some degree of risk is important for child development." Why it has never been safer for kids to play outside — or more dangerous to be inside - check out the latest CBC article:
https://t.co/TyqP95AyiH
The unprescriptive nature of loose parts in combination with children’s inventiveness and creativity results in them using them for their play in endless different ways with countless benefits on their social, emotional and physical well-being. #playpods
'Adults’ desire for safety, order and visibility strongly contrasts with children’s desire for disorder and loose play materials' - say Marianne Mannello and Jen Heal @designcfw @TheDeveloperUK
Read article at:
https://t.co/Wb4mzaGBHb