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Can play transform a city?
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play:ground NYC is an organization that focuses on the rights of children and creating affirming spaces for play. They believe that young people should be given authority, autonomy, and respect, and that society often mistreats and oppresses children. The organization promotes sustainability by using recycled materials and repurposing junk for play. They emphasize the importance of people and allocate most of their budget to paying staff. Playground NYC offers play residencies and pop-up spaces for play, providing opportunities for children to lead their own learning and enjoyment. The organization trains play workers and aims to shift parenting approaches to allow for more play and risk-taking. Parents have noticed increased confidence and empowerment in their children as a result of their experiences at this special space.
Ready to learn more?
Our guest this week:
Yoni Kallai, the interim executive director, Head playworker and Co founder of play:groundNYC is dedicated to repairing the world in various ways. Working for young people's rights through promoting and supporting play, is his favorite.
Connect with Yoni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anahita-shadkam-636ba944/
Want to take this episode further and map out your personal plans for having a playful summer?
🏖️ Explore our six-part planner, download it free :
https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/power-of-play/
👏🏻Thank you to our incredible sponsors for supporting this series:
MackinVision:
https://home.mackin.com/mackinvision/
Lebra:
📨Tell us about your thoughts on this episode:
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Manage episode 436635181 series 2714363
play:ground NYC is an organization that focuses on the rights of children and creating affirming spaces for play. They believe that young people should be given authority, autonomy, and respect, and that society often mistreats and oppresses children. The organization promotes sustainability by using recycled materials and repurposing junk for play. They emphasize the importance of people and allocate most of their budget to paying staff. Playground NYC offers play residencies and pop-up spaces for play, providing opportunities for children to lead their own learning and enjoyment. The organization trains play workers and aims to shift parenting approaches to allow for more play and risk-taking. Parents have noticed increased confidence and empowerment in their children as a result of their experiences at this special space.
Ready to learn more?
Our guest this week:
Yoni Kallai, the interim executive director, Head playworker and Co founder of play:groundNYC is dedicated to repairing the world in various ways. Working for young people's rights through promoting and supporting play, is his favorite.
Connect with Yoni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anahita-shadkam-636ba944/
Want to take this episode further and map out your personal plans for having a playful summer?
🏖️ Explore our six-part planner, download it free :
https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/power-of-play/
👏🏻Thank you to our incredible sponsors for supporting this series:
MackinVision:
https://home.mackin.com/mackinvision/
Lebra:
📨Tell us about your thoughts on this episode:
301 epizódok
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