One of the core beliefs of the Children at Play Network is that children should have agency over their play. When children have a sense of control their social, emotional, […]
Before You Build a Playground – Play There
The Value of Free Play Days to Explore How a Place PLAYS We didn’t start designing the Playcosystem site until we played there. For the past four years the Bernheim […]
We Did Our Homework
Adaptable – Adoptable – Applicable Playcosystem has been ten years in the planning stage. Why so long? Glad you asked. Bernheim wanted to create a new play environment where families […]
What’s in a Name? Why Playcosystem?
Explore the nature of play Names are funny things. When deciding on a name for our new playground we wanted to convey the method behind the madness. We also wanted […]
CAPN – Teacher Training Institute Workshop: Exploring the Play Spectrum
This workshop examines the history of play-based learning and the spectrum of play strategies that support healthy child development through outdoor play. It provides an overview of current research into play […]