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Latest
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Latest Adventures
Reflections from the PDC: The Dragonfly Funeral
By Zan Pop-Up Adventure Play has recently created its very own Playworker Development Course. It's a course where student playworkers have the space to nurture their instincts for playwork and learn more about the theory behind the practice. We encourage discussion,...
play = teaching and learning
Yesterday, my daughter Eliza (almost 4) and I went to work together. She had spent much of the morning quietly setting up an office in the small entranceway near our front door. When it was ready, she insisted I hurry. Mom! Don’t be late for work! We had a loose...
Empowerment Through Play: How Children Build Control and Comfort
Soon after the Boston Marathon attacks, I wrote a post called How Play Development Shapes a Child’s Voice. That day, my husband, our two young daughters and I spent the day in lockdown. This experience reminded me of how much solace we can find in play - not just...
How Two Small Piles of Woodchips Inspire Loose Parts Play
My family's favourite neighbourhood playground was recently completely redesigned. At one of the first community planning meetings, I mentioned that wood chips are some of the best “stuff” of play. Imagine the odd looks. Really? Who is this crazy person? Please remind...
Pop-Up at the Co-op
The Co-operative Academy of Manchester welcomed us back for another two days of creative Pop-Up Play at Co-op. The event transformed everyday spaces into vibrant hubs of child-led play, sparking joy and imagination for children and their families. "Look what I made"...
Press Release: Charity wins lottery, supports high streets with pop-up play shops
The new play charity, Pop-Up Adventure Play (UK) has been awarded a £10,000 grant from the Big Lottery Fund’s Awards-for-All programme. The money will enable the charity to explore the potential for a national scheme. It will help local groups establish “Pop-Up Play...
Comfort Through Play: Finding Solace in Uncertain Times
My family and I live just outside of Boston, and one of our annual traditions is cheering on the marathon runners at mile 24. This year, as usual, my husband and I took our daughters, Alex (7) and Eliza (3), to enjoy the excitement. We headed home around 2:00 p.m. for...
The Shop of Possibilities
By Zan The blog for the Shop of Possibilities has been one of my favourite blogs ever since I found it about a year ago. The updates aren't regular, but the photos are always fascinating, and gives a little glimpse into the life of a possible world. So imagine now how...
Playing Around the World
I’ve spent the past few weeks travelling. My goal was to help local groups advocate for children’s play. First, I visited Il Foro de Desarrollo Infantil in Bogota. For those who speak English, this is the Child Development Forum, In addition to the TV, print, and...
A Week in the Life of a Pop-Up Person
By Zan The last 7 days have been a bit busy but in a really good way. I thought it might be nice to share some of the stuff we get up to on a day to day basis at Pop-Up Adventure Play as well as share some photos from my exciting week. Monday In the UK it was a Bank...