By Jeni Wilson There are many occasions when engaging children through loose parts play would keep parents, their children, and customers happy. Loose parts play can be both financially and emotionally beneficial for individuals, local councils, city councils, boroughs and businesses. Think of all the times when entertaining children would, apart from the benefits themselves, […]
Read more(COVID-19 and ISOLATION approved!) On May 8th, Playground Ideas are running a special screening of the Nüdel Kart documentary, “The Wheels of Wonder”, to coincide with the launch of the Nüdel Kart mini, and to help provide some entertainment to households during isolation. Off the back of a SOLD OUT show at the Nova ‘Transitions […]
Read more(A Social Enterprise by Playground Ideas) Only 6 months after launching the full size Nüdel Kart to educators, we have fast tracked the Nüdel Kart Mini so your kids can have just as much fun at home with loose parts play. (And possibly provide you, the parents and carers, with some much needed relief!) The […]
Read moreYou may have noticed a number of articles and blogs that Jeni has recently penned that have appeared on our Playground Ideas website. Dr Jeni Wilson has known the Playground Ideas Founder, Marcus Veerman, for a number of years, and last year was invited to be part of the writing team to help with the […]
Read moreBy Jeni Wilson The period from birth to primary school is arguably the most important learning stage of a child’s life. Children are extremely curious and adventurous. They love learning about the world, how it all works, and their place in the world. Early childhood education is about the holistic development of all facets of […]
Read moreBy Jeni Wilson All of these questions are from Children as the result of play • Why do people want things they don’t need? • How can I make a machine that sucks all the rubbish off the earth? • Do people in the bushfires need company? • Is everything we know proved by science? […]
Read moreThat’s right, 6 months after launching the full size Nüdel Kart to schools and other child based organisations, we have fast tracked the Nüdel Kart Mini so your kids can have just as much fun at home with loose parts play. (And possibly provide you, the parents and carers, with some much needed relief!) The […]
Read moreBy Neve Spicer Play involves imagination, creativity, and innovation. For young people, it is both fun and essential. They need play in order to flex, stretch, and grow their muscles; not only their physical ones, but also the emotional, cognitive, and imaginative muscles of their minds. But here’s the thing… We are seeing a global […]
Read moreWe think that natural elements should be a key part of any playground, not just an afterthought. It pays to start by creating a natural ‘canvas’, defining the main pathways where people will transition through the site (‘desire’ lines) and then create natural elements around that. Think about this from the start and then design […]
Read moreToddlers are bundles of energy. They’re constantly squirming, crawling, spinning, and jumping. Playgrounds can be great environments for toddlers to play, challenge their abilities and engage their senses. But play spaces often require a bit more intention in design to make them appropriate and fun for younger kids. We’ve put together a collection of ten […]
Read moreBuilding your own playground can be a daunting task. Whether it’s to be part of a school, an early childhood centre, or as part of a community you’re involved with, there is much to think about. How do I work with the community to ensure that they and their needs are at the centre of […]
Read moreOn November 7th 2017, Playground Ideas’ impact reached 1 MILLION children. And 2018 also marks Playground Ideas’ ten year anniversary! In that time, over 2147 communities have built play spaces to improve their children’s education, health and long term life outcomes. Communities everywhere, in 143 countries have used our support and resources. In 2005 Marcus, […]
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