The Playful Learning Lab (at the University of St. Thomas) explores ways to encourage children, of all ages, to embrace playful learning. Led by @amptMN
St Paul, MN
Based in United States
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Who says penguins can’t fly? We had a blast playing with @SquishyCircuits at the @MNChildMuseum this summer!
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We’re excited to announce that we’re a part of the #ScratchEducationCollaborative! 🎉 We’ll be collaborating with @Scratch, @scratchjr, and organizations around the world to support learners in developing their confidence with creative coding. Learn more: sip.scratch.mit.edu/sec/
ALT Four kids share a computer in an image above the words “We’re excited to be a part of the Scratch Education Collaboration,” in a purple background.
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The Playful Learning Lab has some exciting projects in the works! Stay tuned to hear more about what we are working on this summer.
Three PLL members- Bridget, Mellissa, and Charlie- are volunteering at #EYEO2022 this week! Please say hi to them if you see them there.
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Lab members Makayla Quinn and @amptMN are at the @childmuseums Interactivity conference this week, where they will be presenting with @MNChildMuseum about human centered design for museums! (Today they snuck in a visit to @citymuseum )
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Current lab member, Tyler Muchow got the chance to visit the Minnesota Children's Museum today and see the "Play Lounge" exhibit he helped design! He worked specifically on inspiring the theme for the exhibit along with creating the black and gold cards seen in the picture.
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Since the end of March, the lab has been meeting in person every week! Last week, our lab members got the chance to experience and play with projects the lab was previously involved with, like Squishy Circuits and The Colors We Share.
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PLL Alumni, Colin Goldbach was recently awarded a fellowship by the National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship Program. Colin worked with the lab for many years as the Engineering lead among other things. Now, he will be researching at MIT!
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Elementary Edu major and PLL member Emma Monson successfully defended her summa cum laude application this week! “STEAM helps you realize that you need to share- your words, your ideas and your work. It’s not stealing- it’s sharing, growing, and learning together.”
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Last weekend, lab members Makayla and Christina presented at the Bakken Museum for their Women in Science event! They showed Squishycircuits to lots of different kids and parents, one of them even made an amazing-looking red whale.
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Two years ago today, our founder (and director) @amptMN was awarded the LEGO Prize!
vimeo.com/396684088
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Homemade pop-up cards make awesome greetings for family and friends! Learn how to make your own at: playgroundcamp.org/arts-craf…
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Don't forget to continue to set goals for 2022. We encourage you to let creativity and innovation guide your path to achieving your goals!!
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In January, we had the pleasure of working with @angelicadass on curriculum to accompany her new book, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘞𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦!
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'Tis the season of giving back and spreading cheer. Take a second to appreciate those around you, and let us know what you are thankful for this time of year!
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Last spring, members of the PLL worked extremely hard with the band OK Go to create 6 collaborative music videos called "Art Together Now" that combine art and music with people from around the world!
Feel free to go watch the BTS video here: piped.video/W0S7SA6DVfk
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Check out our digital booth from the 2021 Capitol Hill Maker Faire! We discussed the virtual PLAYground camp we ran this summer, as well as the resources available in 4 different languages on PLAYgroundCamp.org
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There are so many ways to play! Find a new way to exercise your creative muscles and have fun this week.
ALT This image shows 5 adults building a contraption for marbles to run down.
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Winter is coming! Get ready for the Holiday Seasons starting from self-care! Share your self-care tips with us!
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From everyone at the lab, we wish you all a happy Thanksgiving! Also, check out our lab members and what they are thankful for this holiday season!
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Back in November of 2020 at the Playful Learning Lab, planning for Playfest 2021 began! Stay tuned for this year's Playfest, where speakers from a variety of backgrounds and workshops come to talk!
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A #QuoteOfTheDay from Einstein, who reminds us that there’s so much to learn from play!
ALT A quote from Albert Einstein that says, “Play is the highest form or research.” The background shows a table with tools and craft supplies.
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We are so excited to welcome our new Lab Employees: Ruby, Tyler, and Maria!
Welcome to Playful Learning Lab! 🎉🎉
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A sneak peek at an exciting upcoming collaboration we are working on! We suggest you take a look at @angelicadass and her beautiful work, especially her new book, The Colors We Share.
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As this week is the 2021 LEGO Idea Conference, we are thinking of the 2020 conference where our own @amptMN was awarded the LEGO Prize in the midst of the pandemic's early days. vimeo.com/396684088
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A behind the scenes look at some of our wonderful staff at the @MNChildMuseum ✨ Looking for new ways to learn through play this summer? The Minnesota Children’s Museum is ready for you & your imagination!
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Just calling in to wish you all a happy July and to shoutout this month’s project, The PlayLine! We are so grateful for the wonderful community The PlayLine has brought us❤️ You can check out ThePlayLine here: playfullearninglab.org/the-p…
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Ready…set…explore! In search of some outdoor inspiration? One of our favorite ways to discover the magic of the outdoors is to do a nature hunt🌻
You can check out this nature hunt on our PLAYground site at playgroundcamp.org/nature-bi… or come up with your own idea!
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Although the school year is still a little ways away for most of us, we thought we would share some fun tips on how you can incorporate more play into the classroom. Have any other ideas? Let us know!
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Hello friends! This week, we invite you to check out this video (created last year) in collaboration with our friends at @mdsmn It showcases some helpful introductory American Sign Language (ASL) signs! We challenge you to learn a few👇 piped.video/Bid7aJm9aNA
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A #QuoteOfTheDay to remind you all about the #PowerOfPlay ✨ Play really is about experimenting, having fun, and learning along the way!
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Searching for some summer fun?☀️ Check out the PLAYbook volumes for a series of fun, free activities! PLAYbooks are still available to download (in multiple languages) at the link below! playgroundcamp.org/week-1-ge…
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“Be kind” is the first of our three main #PlayfulLearningLab rules! Although we may not know what other people are going through, one small act of kindness has the power to turn anyone’s day around✨☺️ #KindIsCool
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All of our lab employees got to get involved in #ArtTogetherNow too! We love joining in on the fun with you all🤗
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This month’s project of the month is a major throwback to 2011👉Squishy Circuits! Have you played with @SquishyCircuits at home or in your classroom? Let us know!
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Hi all! Did you hear that our @okgosandbox mini #ArtTogetherNow documentary is officially out! The video highlights some never seen before behind the scenes footage and many Playful Learning Lab members🎶 We hope you enjoy! piped.video/W0S7SA6DVfk
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Meet Maggie! Maggie is our awesome design team lead who is always willing to give a helping hand to other lab members👏 She even directed and produced the “Behind The Animation” videos & our upcoming #ArtTogetherNow documentary!!
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So many of our lab members have been doing #ArtTogetherNow work behind the scenes for our @OKGoSandbox project! Every member has contributed and been an Important part of the process👍
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Just stopping by to wish you a happy Earth Day🌎🌳 We hope you can get outside and play a little today!
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This month’s #projectofthemonth is Story City! Check out the photos down below to learn more about this collaborative project with the @LEGOfoundation 🏡🏗
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Here at the Playful Learning Lab, we always aim to work and play with these three values in mind✨ #playfullearning #playfullearninglab
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