Free Activity - The Joy of a Cardboard Box

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Hey PLAY People,

This month, free subscribers are being sent the link for another of our fantastic free activities: The Joy of a Cardboard Box!

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It’s such a powerful example of how authentic contexts inspire mark-making.

The children weren’t asked to ‘do some writing.’ They were given a reason - decorating their rocket, naming it, recording who had been part of the adventure. Through play, they explored sounds, letters, symbols and ownership, the very foundations of writing.

This is why mark making matters. When children see their marks as purposeful and connected to something meaningful, they are motivated to create, experiment and record. It doesn’t come from a worksheet, it comes from play.

Every month, paid PLAYlist subscribers get access to ten activities like this one. Simple, low-cost, play-based ideas that show how everyday resources can spark meaningful learning. Best of all, they’re made by practitioners, for practitioners! You can find this month’s HERE.

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