Sep 8, 2017 | box, Canada, Children, family, loose parts, moments, Photos, Play, Pop-up Adventure Playgrounds, Tour
At pop-up adventure playgrounds, we get to meet children in public space. Nowadays, that means meeting them within the circle of their parents and caregivers. When we’re supporting play, we sometimes get a peek into a child’s world or the world of their family....
Dec 5, 2016 | Children, Guest Writer, loose parts, moments, Play, Pop-up Adventure Playgrounds
Julia is one of our independent organisers who got in touch with us in October 2016 wanting to organise her own Pop-Up Adventure Playground. We sent her our free information pack for hosting her own event and 2 months later, we were able to enjoy her excitement and...
Nov 22, 2016 | Adventures, loose parts, moments, Play, playworker, Playworking Auntie
She noticed the fallen leaves on the ground and crunched over them as we walked along. Then suddenly she stopped dead and picked one up by the stem. She studied it briefly before picking up a second by the stem with the other hand. Waving them about like some sort of...
Dec 13, 2015 | Adventures, Community, moments, PhD, Play, playful, Pop-Up Adventure Play, Reflection, Tour, world, Zan
Pop-Ups Tour 2015 was an incredible journey, filled with playful adventures and unforgettable moments. Looking back, we reflect on the experiences that made Pop-Ups Tour 2015 so special. Since arriving back in the UK, things have been go go go. Morgan and I are both...
Nov 27, 2015 | Children, family, Hong Kong, loose parts, moments, Pop-Up Adventure Play, Pop-up Adventure Playgrounds, Tour, world, Zan
Reaching the 6th country on this epic world tour felt a little bit like going home. I had somehow forgotten that simply going to “see my family” in Hong Kong also meant that 8 people would come and pick us up at the airport, and that tiny cousins would...
Apr 26, 2012 | moments, Play, Pop-Up Adventure Play, Pop-up Adventure Playgrounds, video
I’d like to share a few lovely pop-up play videos that we’ve made from Pop-Up Adventure Play moments. These videos beautifully capture the essence of what we do, showcasing our approach to play in diverse and engaging ways. 1) An introduction to many...
