It seems that almost the entire world is on lockdown at the moment, which includes the suspension of formal schooling in over 180 countries. As a result, parents and caregivers around the world have found themselves in the unexpected role of ‘teacher’ – often with little to no previous experience. While this situation is indeed … Continue reading Learning through Play at Home – Lockdown Activities
Playful Learning: What is it? How can I do it?
In a world that is changing at a rapid pace, demanding more and more from those entering the workplace, it can seem counter-intuitive that there is an increasing call for playfulness in schools. Play has often been understood as separate from, and sometimes a hindrance to, ‘real learning’. In our conversations with teachers at the … Continue reading Playful Learning: What is it? How can I do it?
Six Bricks: Opening up a world of playful learning opportunities
How much can you really do with just six bricks? LEGO Six Bricks This is the question many parents, teachers, principals, and researchers have when they first encounter the “Six Bricks” tool and concept. After all, parents and teachers have been using LEGO for decades and, while its educational benefits have long been praised, many … Continue reading Six Bricks: Opening up a world of playful learning opportunities
Learning to Play and Learning through Play: The Sandbox Playdates
What do you get if you put 40 Foundation Phase educators in a room, blindfold 5 of them, and ask them to replicate a block structure? Lots of laughter, frustration, and some organised chaos! In our efforts to trial competency-embedded teaching and learning approaches in a public school environment through the Sandbox Schools Project, the … Continue reading Learning to Play and Learning through Play: The Sandbox Playdates
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