The Papagoya
Play Toolbox
Our Play Toolbox is a dedicated space where we share our playful learning research, practices, and resources. Whether you're an Educator, Researcher, or simply passionate about innovative learning, the Play Toolbox offers resources to inspire and support your journey and practice.
Explore our insights, download our Playful resources, and bring the impact of learning through Play to life in your own unique way.
Tool:
Addressing Challenges Faced by Early Childhood Educators: Insights from Papagoya’s Learning Environment
“Teaching has become de-professionalized in recent years. It’s not the profession it used to be, where people came in and had a lot of leeway to use their professional judgment to do what they felt was best for kids.”
Tool:
Reflecting on Your Playful Learning Practice
Regular check-ins and reflecting on our practice is important to ensure we’re delivering a joyful, engaging, and supportive learning environment for our children. Whether you’re an Educator, Caregiver, or Facilitator in a Playful Learning space, this self-reflection form serves as a guide to check and improve the quality of your interactions, support children’s emotional well-being, and prepare engaging activities for them. Download the Self-Reflection Form to improve your own or your organisation's approach to Playful Learning.
Practice:
A Child-led Flea Market
Our ‘Pictures of Practice’ offers a closer look into how we bring our teaching philosophy to life at the Papagoya Micro-School. Each practice captures our commitment to hands-on, meaningful learning experiences. In the first Picture of Practice, our child-led flea market shows how learning comes full circle through Idea - Application - Action. Working closely with our learners, we planned this event together—starting with open discussions to understand social issues, exploring the work of different NGOs, and deciding as a group where to make a difference. The flea market gave our learners ownership of each step, from brainstorming ideas and creating products, to managing sales, tracking funds, and donating to their chosen organization. Download this Picture of Practice to read the full story and see how we put child-led learning into action.