July 2011
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plottingadventures: What. Is. That?! Well, it’s definitely not a plane…bird or bee? I’m going with bird of some sort.
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Apply for a $750 spruce grant for your local... →
Hi folks! Thanks to generous support from Dr Pepper Snapple Group (as part of their Let’s Play initiative), KaBOOM! will be awarding grants of $750 each to communities this year who wish to make their playgrounds cleaner, safer and more inviting. The next deadline is August 15 so be sure to apply soon! If you can help us spread the word on this, we’d really appreciate it.
Jul 28th
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Jul 27th
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washingtoncapitals: John Carlson, Elliot Segal from DC101 and KaBOOM! helped kids design a playground for Associates for Renewal in Education in Washington, D.C.
Jul 27th
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Child's Play: It’s a Social Justice Issue
From my window I can hear the sounds of children at play. Their giggles and chants echo what childhood should be— a carefree time to explore, play, and challenge oneself. Only, despite the appearance this boisterous group provides, this is not the case for many children. In fact for many children play has become an issue of social justice. The idea of social justice has been discussed for...
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“I was scared at first,” she explained. “But my mother said if you don’t try,...”
– Can a Playground Be Too Safe? (via shitzoo)
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Play Advocate Megan Rosker wins Daily Points of... →
Megan Rosker is the author of Let Children Play, a blog dedicated to education reform, specifically, restoring recess and play into children’s lives. She is such an amazing adovcate for play and a champion of recess, KaBOOM! nominated her for a Daily Point of Light Award. Such is our way. Well she won! She has a great post on her blog about her journey as an advocate for play that everyone...
Jul 22nd
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This kid’s parents are NOT risk adverse. via crabsticks-and-ham
Jul 21st
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hey look, it's me raking mulch! →
xmasqueradex3: I can’t save the picture, and I really want to.. but this is a day I’ll never forget! (: So happy to hear you had a great build day! FYI, you can download the picture here.
Jul 21st
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What happens when you put a coffee table at a bus stop? Not terribly much but it’s fun to watch. via the KaBOOM! Community
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Vintage footage of a playground in the UK Several shots of a great playground in a school in Bolton - it looks more like a funfair. There are various rides, bridges, a windmill, well etc. Several close up shots of the children. The new playground is made by the children.
Jul 19th
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