Anthill Creations is a not for profit organisation that work towards making play accessible and affordable for all kids by building low cost and sustainable playscapes using scrap tyres and industrial waste.
Gudgudee is a product and space design studio that creates innovative indoor and outdoor play areas that go beyond the typical swings and slides. The play areas are designed considering child psychology, occupational therapy, learning pedagogies, ergonomics, and local contexts.
People4people (P4P) is a trust fund set up in Bangalore that creates meaningful, grassroots impact by building playgrounds for children in government and charitable schools in underserved communities.
Olympiados is India’s leading sports infrastructure company. They work with schools, institutions and real estate developers. It is one of the best companies in India for kid’s playground flooring construction services.
Kilikili is a Bangalore-based trust that has been working since 2006 to create inclusive play spaces in partnership with various organizations. Kilikili's purpose is to create public play spaces that can be used by all children, with or without disabilities.
Feet Off Ground designs and builds various structures that elevate people off the ground, including climbing walls, adventure courses, and playground equipment. They also provide services related to outdoor fitness, custom bike racks, and playground furniture.
In India, 62% of government schools lack playgrounds, denying children a healthy childhood. Prioritising play invests in their bright future
Bachpan Manao Sabha celebrates the joy and power of early childhood and helps educators share their stories of transformation from the ground up
"The more conversation, the better the brain will develop" - Prof. Usha Goswami. Simple parenting transforms children's futures
Letting the kids play freely will motivate them to reimagine creativity, develop cognitive thinking, and face risky situations
The Voices of Play initiative aimed to build a Play Manifesto, crafted by the children themselves, with support from REACH Collective, Shiksharth, and EkStep Foundation
Play naturally fosters creativity, allowing children to tell stories, construct with twigs and rocks, and imagine shapes in clouds.
Play is how children learn best. It's not extra. It's essential.
Learn the importance of responsive relationships, language-rich environments, routines, and active play in fostering your child's brain development
Play is a vital component of a child's growth. It can be integrated into everyday activities,transforming mundane tasks into good learning experiences
Bachpan Manao has launched First Songs' a repository of over 100 lullabies in 13 Indian languages collected from families across India
Play is the heart of early childhood. But screens often get in the way, taking time away from play, which brings learning, growth and joy!
By taking this pledge, you join a community committed to reducing screen time and bringing more play into children’s lives.
Play is the ultimate cheat code for joyful learning! It has the potential to unlock a range of learning opportunities
Find tips, tools, and resources here to help you on this journey.
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The 0-8 year urgency and opportunity
The importance and advantage of
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The power of play in children’s learning and growth
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