The Playground is like… A jungle; A forest; A village; A stage; A journey; An adventure….

Last week I met with a small group of parents at our first ‘Deep in Discussion’ Tuesday (to be held 4th Tuesday of each month). We brainstormed ideas on how we could add ‘loose parts’ (see quotes below) to scaffold children’s play in selected spaces in the playground. We will continue these conversations in classrooms with children. We will be using a map of the playground with the children to plan out these areas so it’s another great way to mix work and play, life and learning!

I will be collating a mural of the children’s/families ideas and drawings in the French room - if you would like to add to it, please drop your ideas in…

I will be setting up play spaces on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays and asking for teachers to volunteer to open specific spaces ( eg: the gym) on Wednesday and Thursday. We are hoping to have a digging patch set up this term near the basketball court for construction & dramatic play (with helmets, shovels, tubes and haybale seats).

In term two we are hoping to add a loose parts play area including tyres, tunnels and a selection of loose parts so that children can create their own cubbies and play constructions. There is just a little work to do first with the grounds committee, but your ideas are welcomed.

We will also be starting a list of ‘little project’ school grounds jobs…watch the website for a ‘pick your project’ and Terry and Melissa will co-ordinate the volunteers so that anyone who would like to help is most welcome. ‘Many hands make light work’, so we would love you to contribute whenever and however you can….

Cheers,

Kim

Wellbeing Officer