Playground Workshop

Welcome the class!

Move chairs and tables away so we can have an open space. (If we are in the MOA then use an open area). Have everyone sit down on the floor like in an elementary school. Talk about James Mollison's work and look at images of his playgrounds. Discuss what a playground means to everyone.

Have everyone stand up and play music. Invite people to mingle and walk about. Have balls and jump rope out for use. After 10 minutes stop the music and have everyone pause where they are. Someone will take a photograph of our scene in the same way James Mollison's work embodies.

Talk as a group for 15 minutes about how play can change perspective for students and teachers. Discuss how to incorporate learning by play into the classroom.

Jump rope and play for the next 15 minutes!