The Scrapstore PlayPod® is a holistic process that works with the entire school community to change both the human and physical play environment transforming play at lunchtimes. www.playpods.co.uk www.childrenscrapstore.co.uk
Thank you for this, I have used it in my Early Years Foundation degree as an observation on role-play. I am steering my literature review towards the use of loose parts play, which is not currently being used in my workplace, so this was incredibly helpful!
big smile on my face watching this - talk about divergent thinking - these kids show such imagination in use of these materials & having so much fun! great stuff - let's hope the successof this pilot mean more schools getting the same.
This is fabulous - what a wonderful idea! I love the way that you talk about managing risk - it's so important that children get the opportunity to take calculated risks in their play. The diversity of play generated by the PlayPod is exceptional; I really liked the music that happened too. Well done - I wish you every success. Alec.
when I was at their age, I and my kid neighbors were so happy playing with creative toys like houses, cars, buses, tanks, ships, kites ...... made of empty beer/milk cans, cartoon boxes, empty cigarette packs, bamboo chopsticks, beer bottle caps, fishing rope, empty match boxes, broken bicycle parts.... you name it. At that time, in the 60', in my country, we did not hear and see any electronic device like desktop computer, lap top, cellphone, tablets. Now in 2019, looking at my grandchildren and other kids at schools, you know, I see nothing than their best time in life and creativity are jeopardized by computer, cell phone. Playing with loose parts under supervision should be a standard practice at elementary schools now.
