Playwork 101: Refocusing on Children's Play

Playwork is a specific approach to supporting children’s play, for its own sake and in a variety of contexts. Research has demonstrated the vital importance of play to children’s health and development, and what this might mean for our relationships, environments and communities. This training by Pop-Up Advanture Play will provide a brief history of the UK-based and international adventure playground and playwork movements, share key theories and illustrative stories of playwork practice, and model appropriate reflective playwork practices.

PROGRAM

• Introduction to adventure playgrounds, playwork, and the presenters
• The many applications of these ideas internationally
• Key vocabulary terms and theories, including loose parts, compound flexibility, and play cycle Useful reflective practices for individuals and teams, and why they are so important
• What it might ‘mean’ to prioritize children’s play for its own sake, and what happens next?
• Q&A