How to Grow a Playspace: Development and Design

ISBN-13: 9781138906549 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 348 str.

Katherine Masiulanis; Elizabeth Cummins

Opis

How to Grow a Playspace takes you through a global perspective of the different stages of child development and the environments that engage children in play around the world. From the urbanity of Mumbai; to rainbow nets in Japan; nature play in Denmark; recycling waste in Peru; community building in Uganda; play streets in London and gardens of peace in Palestine, it proves that no matter where play occurs, it is ubiquitous in its resourcefulness, imagination and effect. Written by leading international academics, designers and playworkers in the field of play, this book discusses contemporary issues around children and play, from risky play to creativity and technology, to insights into children s thinking, social inclusion and what makes a city child-friendly. With its own Potting Shed, this text is also a practical guide to support playspace projects with advice on teams, budgets, community engagement, maintenance and standards. How to Grow A Playspace is a comprehensive go-to guide for anyone interested or involved with children s play and playspaces."

Spis treści

Part I: Ground, 1. Introduction, Part II: Sowing, 2. A History of Playspaces (Carla Pascoe), 3. Fundamental Perceptions and Ingredients for Play; Having Fun, Opening Up and Letting Go (Elizabeth Cummins), 4. Insights into the Mind of the Child (Tracy R. Gleason and Becky L. Geer), 5. Play Environments and Affordances (Elizabeth Cummins and Zahra Zamani), 6. Chaos and Confusion: The Clash between Adult’s and Children’s Spaces (Katherine Masiulanis), 7. City Play (Elger Blitz and Hannah Schubert), 8. Of Agency, Participation and Design: Two Contrasting Play Scenarios in Indian Cities (Mukta Naik), 9. Designing Inclusive Playspaces (Katherine Masiulanis), 10. Glenallen School (Mary Jeavons), Part III: Seedlings, 11. Developmental Stages (Katherine Masiulanis), 12. Observable Patterns and Interests (Elizabeth Cummins), 13. Social Ergonomics (Katherine Masiulanis), 14. Common Affordances for Play (Elizabeth Cummins), 15. The Natural Environment as Playspace (Helle Nebelong), 16. Planting for Children’s Play (John Rayner), 17. Introducing Water Play Environments to Early Years Settings (Theresa Casey and Margaret Westwood), 18. The Development of Forest School in the UK (Christina Dee), 19. Children’s Gardens: A Tale of Two Cities (Andrew Laidlaw), 20. Reflections on Designing Lafayette Park Playground (Jeffrey Miller ASLA). Part IV: Sprouts, 21. Developmental Stages (Katherine Masiulanis), 22. Observable Patterns and Interests (Elizabeth Cummins), 23. Social Ergonomics (Katherine Masiulanis), 24. Common Affordances for Play (Elizabeth Cummins), 25. Colours and Materials (Katherine Masiulanis), 26. Embedded Art in Playspaces (Dorelle Davidson), 27. Child Led Creativity (Matthew Shaw), 28. Art as Playspace: Interview with Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam and Charles MacAdam (Elizabeth Cummins), 29. Quintessential Play Patterns in Schools - The Interface of Space, Materials and Play Behaviour (Mary Jeavons), 30. When is a Slide not a Slide? (Or What if we Think Differently About and Beyond Design) (Wendy Russell), 31."This Place is Like a Building Site…." (Judi Legg), 32. The Stepping Stones to Many Playgrounds (Carla and Tom Gill), Part V: Saplings, 33. Developmental Stages (Katherine Masiulanis), 34. Observable Patterns and Interests (Elizabeth Cummins), 35. Social Ergonomics (Katherine Masiulanis), 36. Common Affordances for Play (Elizabeth Cummins), 37. Beyond 14+ years (Alasdair Roy & Gabrielle McKinnon), 38. Technology in Playspaces: A Snapshot (Katherine Masiulanis), 39. Lima and the Ever-Postponed Electric Train (Basurama), 40. Be Not Afeared: Embracing the Need for Risk in Play (Bernard Speigel), 41. Not in My Front Garden! Play Streets: A Doorstep Controversy (Paul Hocker), 42. We are Such Stuff as Dreams are Made on (Penny Wilson), Part VI: The Potting Shed, 43. The Team (Katherine Masiulanis), 44. Tin Tacks - Budgeting and Resources (Elizabeth Cummins), 45. Social and Environmental Responsibilities (Katherine Masiulanis), 46. Site Analysis and Opportunities for Play (Katherine Masiulanis), 47. Playspaces and Community Engagement (Elizabeth Cummins), 48. Insight into Playground Manufacturers (Katherine Masiulanis), 49. Staging (Elizabeth Cummins), 50. Planting Maintenance (Katherine Masiulanis), 51. Maintenance and Longevity (Elizabeth Cummins), 52. Supporting Infrastructure (Katherine Masiulanis), 53. Standards and Regulations (General and best practice principles) (Paul Grover)