We are delighted to invite you to Honouring Children’s Voices: Supporting Loose Parts Play at Home and at School. Join us online for the final episode of the SCRAPPIES webinar series on 3rd December 2024.
Explore the transformative power of loose parts play in nurturing children’s creativity and imagination. Sharing the inspiration behind her children’s book, The Magical Box, Rafaella will take participants on a mindset shifting journey, delving into the endless possibilities that arise when children interact with open-ended materials. The session aims to spark the beginning of meaningful conversation among parents and educators, highlighting the importance of listening to children’s voices in their play experiences. We will share stories from both home and classroom settings, with a special focus on the unique cultural context of Hong Kong. Participants will leave with practical insights and strategies on supporting loose parts play, fostering a magical environment where children’s creativity can flourish.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER: ´
Rafaella Tung is a dedicated mother of three and an experienced early childhood and special education educator. She established the first bilingual Reggio Emilia inspired preschool in Hong Kong, and co-founded the Hong Kong and Macau Reggio Emilia Study Group. Passionate about advocating for children’s needs and rights, Rafaella drives transformative change through consultancy work with schools and renowned organizations, guest lectures at universities, contributes to parenting publications, and leads workshops for teachers and parents. She acts as a Service and Development Committee Member for Playright, a Hong Kong based non-profit organization advocating children’s right to play. She also authored a children’s book: ‘The Magical Box,’ which carries an embedded message for parents and educators about the importance of celebrating childhood creativity and imagination.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/themagicalbox
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaella-tung/
The webinar series is organised as part of the Scrappies project: Enhancing creativity and sustainable attitudes of children through play and recycled materials.
Partner Organisations:
- GratoSfera Foundation, Poland
- Rogers Foundation for Person-Centred Education, Hungary
- Finnish Institute for Educational Research, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
Moderators:
Orsolya Tuba, Matias Mäki-Kuutti, Dr. Kristof Fenyvesi (Finnish Institute for Education Research, University of Jyväskylä)
More information: tubors@jyu.fi
