Play Futures

Dear user,

 

we are sorry to inform you that the Play Futures community has closed on April 15th 2022. We hope you will find knowledge, inspiration and play ideas here on our website.

 

Playful regards,

The LEGO Foundation Team

Dive into our latest news, stories and blogs

May 2022 Opinion
Play isn’t another thing to do. It’s another way to do things
Playful parenting gives a boost to every member of the family – and it doesn’t have to feel like yet another thing on the to do list. Read one parent’s perspective on getting more play in every day
March 2022 Opinion
Play more, worry less: 3 ways play boosts resilience
March 2022 Evidence
Why social and emotional learning is top of the class
A first grade student at the blackboard; Ethiopia.
January 2022 Opinion
Girl Power! Equal education for all starts with getting more girls in school
October 2021 News
Engaging children and young people in creative learning to develop their thinking, their voices and identities

Explore the research

Why creativity matters and how play nurtures creative minds
Creativity is instinctive in children – and just as essential in adults. Here’s an introduction to what we know so far about why and how we should make space for children to hone creative skills.
In the classroom, At home, Future skills
Rebuilding systems around social and emotional learning
Social and emotional learning is every bit as vital as reading and writing - especially now. We spoke to policymakers around the world about how they’re reshaping education around these essential skills.
Future skills, Wellbeing
How children thrive on play
Dive into the evidence for play’s vital role in child development.
At home, In the classroom, Future skills
Building resilience through play during COVID-19
The story of our response to COVID-19 shows our partners experimenting with new ways to support children and their families to heal through playful learning. In a global, unprecedented crisis, we unleashed creativity, discovered new voices, and developed different ways of working.
In crisis settings, Wellbeing, Future skills, Technology
Engaging young children in play
Children get more out of play when they take the lead. But the science shows us adults can – and should – join in. Here’s why
In the classroom, At home

Let's play

What Makes Us Special

Ages: 6-9 years

People: 3+

Duration: Under 15 minutes

Brick Music Sequence

Ages: 6-9 years

People: 4+

Duration: Under 15 minutes

Traffic Lights

Ages: 6-9 years

People: 3+

Duration: Under 15 minutes

Tricky Tower

Ages: 6-9 years

People: 2+

Duration: Under 15 minutes

Child cutting picture with scissors

Photo Puzzle

Ages: 3-6 years

People: 1+

Duration: Under 15 minutes