At the Conceptual PlayLab, we have quickly gotten into gear in the first month following launch.
Making a Splash
Our 1st month in the Conceptual PlayLab has been eventful with plenty of media attention including interviews with News Corp, The Early Education Show, 3AW, ABC Radio National Life Matters, The Sector, CareforKids and Playgroup Victoria.
Our launch event was watched from locations around the world. There is a lot of interests in developing a model of STEM education for infants, toddlers and preschoolers that improves cognitive outcomes and preserving play at the same time. You can view Marilyn's lecture here.
Inaugural PhD day
PhD day is a Conceptual PlayLab monthly event where members of the PlayLab get together to review the progress of our individual and collective research, discuss readings and theoretical concepts to reinforce our understandings, and share stories, experiences and food. We also welcome visitors to establish new partnerships and collaborations. This month, we held our first PhD day in April, and had the pleasure of hosting Playgroup Victoria, our research partner Dr. Jonathan Li (Monash Faculty of Engineering), and staff from the Faculty of Education.
Partnership with Windermere Early Learning
We're super excited to be working with the team at Windermere Early Learning Centre & Kindergarten in Frankston showcasing a whole centre approach to planning and implementing a Conceptual PlayWorld for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The same story across the centre will support transitioning of children into the centre.
Our newsletter contains further details.
We would love to hear from you about what this research means to you and if you would like to get involved.
If you are an early childhood educator who would like to have an opportunity to participate in the Conceptual PlayLab research activities in the future, you can register your interest and join our private Facebook group - Conceptual PlayWorlds for Educators. You can also access free resources for educators.
If you are a parent who would like to have an opportunity to participate in the Conceptual PlayLab research activities in the future, you can register your interest. You can also access free resources for families.
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