Louise Wark

As both a mother and a teacher, I advocate for self-directed and outdoor play for our children. Workshop leader, educator, playwork student.

[Louise Wark @DaysOfPlayOrg]

My first blog post! Come Play With Me! https://t.co/8d3J0mlmcr

[Louise Wark @DaysOfPlayOrg]

Yay for summer holidays and time to explore our own ideas. From my son just now: “I think putting plastic in a furnace is good but it goes to landfill!So I drew plans for a furnace that when it comes out it is cement!” #WaronWasteAU

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I’ve delivered empty, clean @Nespresso capsules to a local preschool. Fabulous little shiny containers for play! See my old post about how I’ve played with them https://t.co/rkLm9KPFHl #everydayplay #waronwasteau

[Louise Wark @DaysOfPlayOrg]

Today I’m chatting with my local council about ways to support outdoor play. Feels great to be advocating for play again #righttoplay #letthemplay #daysofplayorg

[Louise Wark @DaysOfPlayOrg]

Spotted on a neighbourhood curb in Sydney. A rope ladder up a tree seems to say “yes” to play. #treehouse #outdoorplay #goplay

[Louise Wark @DaysOfPlayOrg]

Nothing like playing at the beach for hours to remind you that play is a process. All evidence of our play is washed away, a fresh canvas for our play the next day. #letthemplay #summerofplay

[Louise Wark @DaysOfPlayOrg]

Communities using small public spaces to come together in play. Hurrah! #playeverywhere https://t.co/VvgjoQ6Qv0

[Louise Wark @DaysOfPlayOrg]

Examining, exploring and manipulating the possibilities of containers. Asking what can be done with buckets, a jug, a bowl. #everydayplay #objectplay

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@Stef_Ics @wonderstaples Love it, what an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!

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A #wonderwagon! What a great way to transport a bunch of loose parts! https://t.co/DEkHJ7kryk

[Louise Wark @DaysOfPlayOrg]

New perspectives are needed from both residents and planners as growing number of Australians embrace apartment living #letthemplay #playanyway
https://t.co/r4rdTN8UQh

[Louise Wark @DaysOfPlayOrg]

First blog post of 2018! Summer holidays are here, and I’m thinking about how to react to the phrase, “I’m bored.” https://t.co/H9Zo17fguA

[Louise Wark @DaysOfPlayOrg]

Making public, free, accessible spaces for play should always be a priority. No matter what your age! Hope you have a playful end to 2017! https://t.co/XAEbnYbbes

[Louise Wark @DaysOfPlayOrg]

Opening school grounds over the holidays so they can be places for the community to play? Brilliant! https://t.co/A7VAJzQSaP

[Louise Wark @DaysOfPlayOrg]

Bringing self-directed outdoor play to as many kids as possible. And in schools!!! Check out @play_groundnyc and support their new, vital campaign. #letthemplay #outdoorplay https://t.co/FCn3GcjAro

[PopUpAdventurePlay @popupplay]

More play in schools that are in underprivileged areas of #NYC? Yes please! Please support @play_groundnyc
here however you can! #LetThemPlay https://t.co/1b6RwNSCa1 @PlayGroundology @PlayFreeMovie @DaysOfPlayOrg @MorganDoesItAll @mathiaspoulsen Please RT

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"If you concentrate on play, then everything else falls into place." Nice podcast on making all community spaces playful spaces #makeplaythepriority #letthemplay https://t.co/vjDTHLEfxE

[Louise Wark @DaysOfPlayOrg]

A bedsheet, a basket, an old gravy boat. All purchased from our local #opshop for a fabulous day of play! #BuyitBack #WarOnWasteAU #NationalRecyclingWeek #letthemplay

[Louise Wark @DaysOfPlayOrg]

Do you work in a school and wonder how to bring the goodness of playwork into your environment? Check out @popupplay's new course for teachers! https://t.co/peH5IM77YB

[Louise Wark @DaysOfPlayOrg]

Something new on the blog. The case for maths as play. #letthemplay #realmaths #mathsisplayismaths #joboalerisawesome
https://t.co/3Xvo12TTSH

[Louise Wark @DaysOfPlayOrg]

This collection of junk has supported a wk of play, for both a 1yr & 6yr old. Everyday is something new! #loosepartsareawesome #playyourway

[Louise Wark @DaysOfPlayOrg]

Make the impossible, possible with clothespegs in your play! #everydayplay #letthemplay #pegs https://t.co/liJbcBFzsw