LEGO Foundation: Learning through play
Children play to have fun, relax and develop the skills that are needed later in life for creativity, mathematics, science, language and problem solving. UNICEF partnered with the LEGO Foundation to support parents and caregivers—the key architects of a child’s early environment— as well as early learning programmes to use the power of play to lay…, Our shared commitment, UNICEF, the LEGO Foundation and the government have been empowering children to become creative, engaged, lifelong learners through play since 2015. Through our influence, reach and investment, we seek to embed play in classrooms, households and communities around the world, creating an environment that allows children to develop to their full…, Our work in South Africa, father-playing-outside-with-young-children South Africa, where early childhood development (ECD) is a top priority for both UNICEF and the Government was the first country in which this global partnership was launched. The LEGO Foundation supports UNICEF programmes to strengthen implementation of learning through play in early learning programmes…, Why learning through play?, children-playing-in-kitchen Play is a child’s right, but it is also a critical form of stimulation that boosts children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. Play-based learning helps children become collaborative, creative and curious – essential abilities for life and work in the 21st century. Children are naturally motivated…, What we’re doing in play, teachers-in-play-workshop The overall goal of our work is to integrate learning through play throughout a child’s development and education, facilitating quality learning and skills for a changing world. We continue to train practitioners and educators in ECD programmes and the foundation phase classes in schools on learning through play, aiming…, What we've already done in play, girl-plays-lego Since 2015, we have made significant strides towards embedding learning through play at the policy level while addressing critical issues that support children’s well-being and ability to play safely. Thanks to this partnership and collaboration with Government the use of play-based learning in ECD programmes and classrooms is…, Let’s play!, The mission is urgent. We know that to survive, thrive and meet the challenges of tomorrow, children need more play today. The skills they will need, the people they will become and the kind of world they will make together depends on it. So, let’s play! power-of-play-video-2019, About the LEGO Foundation, At the LEGO Foundation we believe in the power of play for children’s healthy development. Children thrive on play. It’s also perfect practice for tomorrow. Given the chance to think, collaborate, adapt to new rules and try again when things don’t go to plan, children develop essential skills that will last a lifetime. And play is open for all, no…
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