Thinkscape for kids at the Downtown South Boston Farmers Market

Urban Thinkscape is a project of Playful Learning Landscapes that groups 3 low-cost activities together to generate high-quality interactions between children and caregivers in an urban environment. Playful Learning Landscapes provides 4 templates that communities can choose from to develop their set of 3 urban activities (Puzzle Wall, Jumping Feet, Giant Ruler, Analogy Stepping Stones). Communities are free to develop their own activities for the site as long as the new activities follow the playful learning design principles. At least one of the activities for each Urban Thinkscape project should come from the Playful Learning Landscape templates.

Playful Learning Landscapes is a global movement that is situated at the intersection of placemaking and early learning. By infusing our cities and public spaces with playful learning opportunities for children and families, we create vibrant and inclusive social environments that nurture a strong sense of community. We also improve educational equity and enhance children’s cognitive and social development, better preparing them for success in the 21st- century.

To design Playful Learning Landscapes, we use a 3-part formula:

1. How Children Learn

Meaningful Actively Engaging Socially Interactive Iterative Joyful

2. What Children Learn

Communication; Content; Critical Thinking; Creative Innovation, Confidence, Collaboration

3. Community Values

A successful design will incorporate all 5 qualities of HOW children learn, and at least 1-2 of the 6C’s that define the learning goals, or WHAT children need to learn to flourish.

To design Playful Learning Landscapes, we use a 3-part formula:

1. How Children Learn

Meaningful Actively Engaging Socially Interactive Iterative Joyful

2. What Children Learn

Communication; Content; Critical Thinking; Creative Innovation, Confidence, Collaboration

3. Community Values

A successful design will incorporate all 5 qualities of HOW children learn, and at least 1-2 of the 6C’s that define the learning goals, or WHAT children need to learn to flourish.

Tiary Ray joined Thinkscape for kids at the Downtown South Boston Farmers Market a Urban Thinkscape group 2 months ago

Mallory Lawter joined Thinkscape for kids at the Downtown South Boston Farmers Market a Urban Thinkscape group over 1 year ago

Ann Maher joined Thinkscape for kids at the Downtown South Boston Farmers Market a Urban Thinkscape group almost 2 years ago

Melissa Nelson

over 2 years ago

Ben Capozzi and Market Manager Megan spoke to South Boston Elementary school about the upcoming events and educational activities at the Downtown South Boston Farmers Market! They also announced the upcoming unavailing of the New Interactive crosswalk located at the farmers market. Thanks to ChangeX

Changuito Visual joined Thinkscape for kids at the Downtown South Boston Farmers Market a Urban Thinkscape group over 2 years ago

Associação Beneficente Caminhado com Jesus Lobato joined Thinkscape for kids at the Downtown South Boston Farmers Market a Urban Thinkscape group over 2 years ago

Mark Anthony joined Thinkscape for kids at the Downtown South Boston Farmers Market a Urban Thinkscape group over 3 years ago

Kayla Hite joined Thinkscape for kids at the Downtown South Boston Farmers Market a Urban Thinkscape group over 3 years ago

Melissa Nelson

over 3 years ago

Hey Y’all!

Main goal of project: To create a unique space that provides educational opportunities for children at the Downtown South Boston Farmers Market.

A few team members and I had a virtual meeting last week to talk about our possibilities. We got it down to two location possibilities, the alleyway or behind the rest area at the market.

We also talked about the endless possibilities to incorporate. Sensory walks, puzzle walls, outdoor industrial instruments, jumping feet, and more.

Im going to meet a few people in town next week and narrow down our possibilities. I’m also continuing to research educational aspects to ensure we go above and beyond to meet our Thinkspace goals.

Liza Fulton joined Thinkscape for kids at the Downtown South Boston Farmers Market a Urban Thinkscape group over 3 years ago

Hope Harris-Gayles joined Thinkscape for kids at the Downtown South Boston Farmers Market a Urban Thinkscape group over 3 years ago

Melissa Nelson

over 3 years ago

Thanks for ALL of the support guys!!!

WE have OFFICIALLY been accepted to get our Thinkscape FUNDING!!!!!!!

Next Step: Action Meeting

I have a zoom meeting scheduled already to brainstorm ideas and so you guys have some input on the project. If you cant make the meeting its no big deal at all. Ill be posting some ideas on here and you can let me know what you like/dislike and give inputs. Ill be sending out a survey with the ideas we brainstorm across social media to get the rest of the communities input as well.

I am super excited that we get to bring this space to Downtown South Boston Farmers Market! Thanks again for the support!

-Market Manager Megan

Ashley Hodge joined Thinkscape for kids at the Downtown South Boston Farmers Market a Urban Thinkscape group over 3 years ago

Angela Throckmorton joined Thinkscape for kids at the Downtown South Boston Farmers Market a Urban Thinkscape group over 3 years ago

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