Suzanne Axelsson
@theplayactivist.bsky.social
The Original Learning Approach is a play responsive pedagogy rooted in social justice
Play activist - because if play flows the children will thrive.
Some words that feel important to me
Collective autonomy, decolonisation, wonder, curiosity, joy...
Play activist - because if play flows the children will thrive.
Some words that feel important to me
Collective autonomy, decolonisation, wonder, curiosity, joy...
But I do think there is a risk when we the word play to the pedagogical phrases we use... because it tricks us into believing children are accessing more play than they really are.
suzanneaxelsson.substack.com/p/play-is-play
suzanneaxelsson.substack.com/p/play-is-play
Play is Play
Weighing in on the words we use... (again)
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July 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
But I do think there is a risk when we the word play to the pedagogical phrases we use... because it tricks us into believing children are accessing more play than they really are.
suzanneaxelsson.substack.com/p/play-is-play
suzanneaxelsson.substack.com/p/play-is-play
According to my sleep researcher husband - this is the benefit of sleep for all ages
June 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
According to my sleep researcher husband - this is the benefit of sleep for all ages
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We meet others with kindness because kindness is beneficial for both giver and receiver. It contributes towards community and belonging and collectiveness. Which then contributes to children (and adults feel safe and brave. Which results in curiosity, exploration, and learning and play flow.
We meet others with kindness because kindness is beneficial for both giver and receiver. It contributes towards community and belonging and collectiveness. Which then contributes to children (and adults feel safe and brave. Which results in curiosity, exploration, and learning and play flow.
May 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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We meet others with kindness because kindness is beneficial for both giver and receiver. It contributes towards community and belonging and collectiveness. Which then contributes to children (and adults feel safe and brave. Which results in curiosity, exploration, and learning and play flow.
We meet others with kindness because kindness is beneficial for both giver and receiver. It contributes towards community and belonging and collectiveness. Which then contributes to children (and adults feel safe and brave. Which results in curiosity, exploration, and learning and play flow.
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May 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We've got lots of videos of Colwyn talking in this month's sessions for #TheTrevarthenSeries. And we're going to get learn about some of the other researchers working with film, on whose work he built. connectedbaby.net/product/june...