< Back Thanda Community Centre in Mtwalume (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief]) Jessica Winter 11 Jul 2022 The study thematically presents findings from Thanda Community Centre in Kwa-Zulu Natal. The report describes the rural setting of Thanda Community Centre, the commitment and passion of the staff towards harnessing children’s full potential using Play Box, as well as the innovative curricula development and neighbourhood learning groups established by Thanda Community Centre. Read the full extract by Gareth Rossiter and more about the newly established neighbourhood learning groups and the extension of Thanda Community Centre in the Eastern Cape. Thanda Community Centre in Mtwalume (Kwa-Zulu Natal) .pdf Download PDF • 335KB Previous Next

< Back The Play Box Story (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief]) Jessica Winter 13 Jul 2022 The report details the story of how the Play Box initiative started in South Africa. The report presents the journey from the initial project in Atteridgeville all the way through to the formation of Care for Education. The report also presents the major partners and roles of Care for Education as well as the distribution and training of Play Box. Read the full report by Gareth Rossiter about The Play Box Model in South Africa. The Play Box Model in South Africa .pdf Download PDF • 164KB Previous Next

What does the research say? Over the last few years, Care for Education has reached and trained many practitioners in Learning through Play (LtP) using LEGO® DUPLO as a tool. Explore some of the research conducted around Play Box & Six Bricks, inside and outside of South Africa. Prefer visuals? Click here to view them Have a look at our research reports below 07 Dec 2023 Supporting Learning through Play with Six Bricks in Gauteng Read More 08 Aug 2023 Creating Opportunities for Playful Learning: Teachers in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, using Six Bricks to teach the curriculum Read More 20 Jun 2023 Quality Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Phase: A Sample of Schools in the Xhariep District Read More 01 Aug 2022 LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices (Synthesis Report) Read More 25 Jul 2022 LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices (South Africa Case Study Brief) Read More 22 Jul 2022 The Care for Education Story (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief]) Read More 18 Jul 2022 Botshabelo Urban Kids in Midrand and Olievenhoutbosch (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief]) Read More 15 Jul 2022 Living Kids in Mamelodi and Eersterus (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief] Read More 13 Jul 2022 The Play Box Story (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief]) Read More 11 Jul 2022 Thanda Community Centre in Mtwalume (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief]) Read More 08 Jul 2022 Chief Albert Luthuli Network of Early Childhood Centres (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief]) Read More 04 Jul 2022 Zero2Five in the uThukela District (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief]) Read More 01 Jul 2022 Atteridgeville Network of Early Childhood Centres (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief]) Read More 02 Jun 2022 Play Box Postings (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief] Read More

< Back Botshabelo Urban Kids in Midrand and Olievenhoutbosch (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief]) Jessica Winter 18 Jul 2022 The extracted report describes a playful lesson facilitated by a teacher at an early learning centre in Botshabelo. The report explains how the teacher uses Play Box with ease and confidence as she integrates activities with early literacy and numeracy. Read the full report by Gareth Rossiter. Botshabelo Urban Kids in Midrand and Olievenhoutbosch .pdf Download PDF • 125KB Previous Next

< Back Play Box Postings (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief] Jessica Winter 02 Jun 2022 The brief report presents the distribution of Play Box across community-based early childhood development sites in under-resourced areas. The report also thematically highlights the cascading model used for Play Box Training in South Africa, as well as the long-standing partnerships between Care for Education and other non-profit organisations. Previous Next

< Back Quality Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Phase: A Sample of Schools in the Xhariep District Jessica Winter 20 Jun 2023 This case study is based on observations and discussions in a small sample of primary schools in the Xhariep district of the Free State. The district was trained in LtP using Six Bricks in 2021 and was specifically chosen to ensure that the research included rural settings. Read the full report about the Foundation Phase Initiative in Xhariep, Free State. Quality Teaching and Learning in a Sample of Schools in Xhariep - Edits_20 June 2023 .pdf Download PDF • 1.87MB Previous Next

< Back Zero2Five in the uThukela District (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief]) Jessica Winter 04 Jul 2022 The research highlights and presents the work of Zero2Five in rural communities around KwaZulu Natal and the Eastern Cape. The findings detail the different settings and uses of the Play Box across various early childhood development contexts. The report also explores skilful practice as well as the role of interns from the Youth Employment Service (YES) programme in supporting practitioners. Read the full extract from the South African case study by Gareth Rossiter and more about the expansion of Zero2Five in the remote Mbizana district. Zero2Five in the uThukela District .pdf Download PDF • 456KB Previous Next

< Back Living Kids in Mamelodi and Eersterus (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief] Jessica Winter 15 Jul 2022 The research report details the integration of Play Box with a sports programme offered by Living Kids in Mamelodi and Eersterus. The themes are presented thematically and cover the playful developmental approach, the effects of lockdown on schooling, and the positive impact of Play Box training on teachers. Read the full extract by Gareth Rossiter and more about the creativity of teachers during the lockdown period. Living Kids in Mamelodi and Eersterus .pdf Download PDF • 149KB Previous Next

< Back LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices (South Africa Case Study Brief) 25 Jul 2022 The case study outlines the Play Box history, context, and model using interviews, discussions, and observations. The study presents Play Box contexts, partnership networks, perceptions of Play Box, training, and the impact of Play Box on teaching and learning. The findings are presented as a narrative describing different Play Box sites and models in South Africa. Read the full report by Gareth Rossiter submitted by Itad. Itad Play Box Case Study - July .pdf Download PDF • 3.11MB Previous Next

< Back Chief Albert Luthuli Network of Early Childhood Centres (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief]) Jessica Winter 08 Jul 2022 The extracted report presents the well-established, resourceful forums in Chief Albert Luthuli. The report describes a Play Box lesson and the domains of development, as well as the reported value of Play Box in impoverished areas. Read the full extract by Gareth Rossiter and more about the resourcefulness demonstrated by ECD centres, particularly during COVID-19. Chief Albert Luthuli Network of Early Childhood Centres .pdf Download PDF • 169KB Previous Next

< Back LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices (Synthesis Report) 01 Aug 2022 The case study identifies and shares good Play Box practices across South Africa, Ukraine, Cambodia, Mexico, and the MENA region. The report examines practitioners’ experiences and perceptions, various models, partnerships, and strategies, as well as the implementation and use of Play Box across different contexts. The report synthesises the findings identified across the case studies. Read the full report by Gareth Rossiter, Ignacio Torrano, Danielle Freed submitted by Itad. Play Box Synthesis Report - August .pdf Download PDF • 1.43MB Previous Next

< Back The Care for Education Story (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief]) Jessica Winter 22 Jul 2022 The research explores the aims, contributions, distribution and training logistics, partnerships, physical setting, and value of Care for Education. The findings are presented thematically and interwoven with meaningful personal communications. Read the full report by Gareth Rossiter and more about the partners, space, and systems at Care for Education. Care for Education Story .pdf Download PDF • 192KB Previous Next