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ERIC Number: EJ1417290
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 6
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
EISSN: EISSN-2162-0725
Creating Safe Environments for Children to Play and Learn
Childhood Education, v100 n2 p14-19 2024
Play Africa, with over 40 innovative exhibits and/or programs since inception, was created as a means to address the inequalities and lack of high-quality experiences that affect the early development of children from birth to age 10 in South Africa. The results from the 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) paint a dire picture: 81% of children are unable to read for meaning. Thus, the foundation children need to thrive and meet growth milestones is stifled, creating a ripple effect of disadvantage. Furthermore, a lot of children do not have access to safe spaces to play. Play Africa is trying to change this narrative by making holistic learning fun and accessible. To create safe environments where children can play, create, discover, and connect with one another, Play Africa created the first children's museum and education makerspace in Southern Africa. [This article was written by Play Africa.]
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: South Africa (Johannesburg)
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A