The aim of The LEGO Foundation is to re-define play and re-imagine learning - but what does this mean exactly? What is Learning through Play, and why is play so special? What holistic skills do children develop when they play? This hands-on workshop will allow participants to reflect upon and discus “what is play”? Through hands-on activities, participants will play and have fun whilst learning about the LEGO Foundation’s Learning through Play approach, the five characteristics for playful experiences, as well as the holistic skills for lifelong learning, which are developed through play.

INSTRUCTOR: Mette Hauch

INSTRUCTOR TITLE: Play Facilitation Specialist

INSTRUCTOR’S AFFILIATION: LEGO Foundation

INSTRUCTOR EMAIL: outreach@aph.org

PRIMARY CORE or ECC Area: Literacy, English Language Arts, Compensatory Skills, Social Skills

Target Audience: School leadership, Teachers and Teaching Assistants

PRE-REQUISTE KNOWLEDGE: None

LESSON PLAN GOAL: Gain a better insight and understanding of the benefits of Learning through Play  

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Recognize the holistic skills that children develop when they play and how those skills are critical to learning.

Identify the 5 characteristics of playful learning: Joyful, Actively engaging, Meaningful, Iterative, and Socially interactive

Re-imagine learning that integrates a child’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive and creative skills

MATERIAL NEEDED: DUPLO or LEGO Bricks preferred, otherwise materials commonly found in your office or home.

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