Exciting Giveaways! Get your free playground element today!

A free castle....

So many lovely goodies....

WOW!

You can get at least 2 free playground elements as I am recycling these projects. First come first served!

How to play the game

1. Read the blog :)

2. Look for me asap for your number tag.

3. In class tomorrow, I would call for the numbers and then you can pick 2 playground elements to use in your projects.

However, if you choose a main playground element (BIG one) then you can choose one only.

cheerios

Ariel

Dear Ariel

I had an interesting time reading what your group had to say about the playgrounds. I hope they are all in Tampines. I see that some of the playground elements are useful and revolutionary :) I am interested to know where the playground was that had the french information.

cheers

Playground Project 03: From scrap to playground

From these scrap materials to ......

THIS

In 2 weeks this is what you must do - create your playground. Make sure you take pictures of your scrap materials and also take pictures of the process and progress of your playground project.

cheers

BluePrint for Playground

Actual playground

The blueprint or TOP VIEW of playground

Before you create your playground for your target group, it is important to have a complete plan or blueprint of your playground.

This plan is one that would allow you to create and plan for the whole playground. You have to put all playground elements in the correct position for maximum use for your target group. You also need to have a LEGEND for the various elements.

What you need to do:

1. Provide explanations about your elements and CONNECT these items to (a) your target group (b) your novel.

2. Indicate the type of materials you would use for each element and why.

3. Indicate the student responsible for these items.

4. Indicate if you have used recycled materials, reused them (from where and what) or reduced them (in what way) . The 3 Rs are imporant in your plan.

5. You can have a black and white drawing or you can actually do it in colour (but do not colour in class as you have to start building your playground tomorrow )

cheers

Playground Project 002

Fazrina's Group 2008

3 groups have uploaded the pics of playgrounds in Tampines as well as their critique. Well Done. I have already gone to the 3 blogs and made comments on them. Pls look at the comments so you can have a more fruitful session tomorrow.

1. Have your research ready - please upload research and give me the url if you had done Internet research or the bibliography of the book if you had done library research.

2. Picked out at least 5 to 6 factors that you will consider for your playground according to the target group.

3. Make sure you have a clear idea of the playground elements that you want for your target group. (look at 3)

4. Consider the SEL components before making a decision - Socio-emotional components. This means what elements would be good for the emotional and mental well-being of the target group? Colours? Art? Music?

PS. Remember that a playground should satisfy the safety issues, SEL as well as their physical self.

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