Get know more about our team We’re a passionate group of thinkers, creators, and doers; committed to making a difference. With diverse backgrounds and shared values, we collaborate to drive innovation, deliver results, and build meaningful connections. Get to know the people behind the work. Kelly Hutcheson Renegade educator, play evangelist, and champion of the neurodivergent. Read More Evah Nkosi Learning through Play Trainer at Care for Education Read More Brent Hutcheson Director at Care for Education and inventor of Six Bricks. Read More

We use PADLET, an easy and accessible platform, to store and share Six Bricks activities and games from all over the world. Padlet platform Different on the outside but the same on the inside! Each idea has a broad focus which could be Loving Language , Number Fun or Moving and Learning , so they may look a little different on the outside, but each idea includes all the richness that comes with Learning through Play. Use the activities below to make learning fun! Moving & Learning Human Brick Conveyor Belt Wonky Towers Sleight of Hand 3D Hide and Think What is the secret letter? Number Fun Towers with a Twist How many studs can you see? How many are left? Tower Take Down! Estimate and Check Loving Language Building with Language Bringing Storybooks to Life Bricks & Bat, Balloons & Balls Build your Ice Cream Tops and Tails

Community First Council Meet the Six Bricks Community First Council A group of elected and co-opted members helping shape and support this growing global community. Different Voices. Shared Purpose. One Community. Photos Videos CFC Announcement Videos Play Video Play Video 01:34 Belma Tugrul What happens when people from across the world come together through play? New ideas. New connections. New possibilities. Play Video Play Video 01:28 Joe Chan Communities grow stronger through people who are willing to share ideas, build connections, and inspire meaningful change. Play Video Play Video 00:54 Jaco van der Merwe A community grows stronger when people bring their voices, ideas, and experiences to the table. Play Video Play Video 01:23 Tracy Lloyd Different voices. Shared purpose. Play Video Play Video 00:53 Binal Kamdar Who are we making space for? Every child. Every classroom. Every corner of the world. Play belongs to every child Play Video Play Video 01:56 Jenson Goh Every voice adds something valuable to a growing community Play Video Play Video 01:17 Deb Palmer Behind every strong community are people willing to connect, contribute, and help others grow. Play Video Play Video 01:55 IIse Vaesen Small bricks. Strong bridges. Big hearts. Sondela. Videos of CFC Members Photos of CFC Members

What's Trending? Relive the CONFERENCE moments Read all our BLOGS Bringing abstract concepts to life in the Northern Cape Hands-on experiences bring meaning to learning Empowering ECD Practitioners in Bethlehem (Free State) Connect with us on all our social media pages to stay connected! Join our growing community of educators and play enthusiasts who are passionate about Learning Through Play and the Six Bricks approach. Be inspired by creative ideas, share your own experiences, and see how others are using playful learning to make a difference in their classrooms. Let's learn, engage, and grow together!

Use our Six Bricks Books filled with content around play-based learning. Six Bricks Books Books Index Groups & Games Perceptual Skills Literacy Skills Physical Skills Numeracy Skills Social - Emotional

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Discover how to incorporate learning through play into your teaching practice and how to fuel children’s natural desire for creativity & learning by using a playful approach in your lessons. Unlock the power of playful learning with our workshops and courses, designed to revolutionize your teaching approach! Our expert-led workshops offer practical tools and strategies to help you foster curiosity, spark imagination, and promote a love for learning in children of all ages. Workshops Resources View our workshops below and click the button of the workshop you are interested in to start transforming your teaching into an exciting, playful adventure! Learning through Play ECD ECD Join our hands-on workshop to discover creative ways to bring Learning Through Play into your program, with fun activities and laughter, all aligned with the National Curriculum Framework! LSEN Workshop: LSEN Bring learning to life! This hands-on workshop explores playful interventions and practical strategies to support learners with special needs through Learning Through Play. Specialised Workshop: Special Custom-crafted workshops with a playful twist! Perfect for teams, big organisations, and focused projects. Got a fun idea? Let’s bring it to life together! Facilitator Course: Facilitator Dive into a 4-day Learning Through Play adventure in the heart of South Africa! Get certified to lead fun, hands-on workshops on the magic of play with manipulatives. Therapist Workshop: Therapist A 2-day HPCSA-accredited workshop for therapists and healthcare pros! Add a playful touch to your practice with hands-on skills you can use right away. Six Bricks Workshop: Six Bricks Join us for a fun workshop and discover playful ways of teaching and learning using Six Bricks. FPI Online Course: This course introduces you to play-based learning & how to integrate it in foundation phase. Suitable for teachers Start Six Bricks Resources The following resources are recommended when conducting Six Bricks Activities: SUDUKO MIDLINE BOOKS INFORMATION TEMPLATES VIDEOS Download the Six Bricks App here Foundation Phase Initiative - Support Activities Try these fun weekly activities suited for Grade R to Grade 3. • Aligned with CAPS & DBE Workbooks (blue books) • Term & week specific Term 1 Activities Term 2 Activities Play Box Resources The following resources are recommended when conducting Play Box Activities: ACTIVITIES Whether you're a teacher, educator, or caregiver, our courses will empower you to create engaging, fun-filled environments that fuel creativity and enhance educational outcomes.

Explore some of the visual research conducted around Six Bricks & Play Box, inside and outside of South Africa. Six Bricks - Foundation Phase Initiative Play Box - Practioners' Tales Browse the Care for Education video library showing some excellent Learning through Play practice and meet some inspiring Play Box practitioners across different ECD centres around South Africa. All Videos Care For Education Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Practitioners' Tales Little Folks Nursery School 01:37 Play Video Now Playing Practitioners' Tales Ep.1 Siyamthemba 03:32 Play Video Now Playing Practitioners' Tales Ep. 2 Mamshoba ECD Centre 02:20 Play Video Now Playing Practitioners' Tales Ep 3 Bambinos Early Learning 01:03 Play Video Listen to teachers in South African primary schools sharing their experience using Six Bricks as a playful tool in their lessons. Foundation Phase Initiative Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Foundation Phase Initiative - Free State & Eastern Cape (School Visit) 02:45 Play Video Now Playing Foundation Phase Initiative - Gauteng (School Visit) 04:05 Play Video Now Playing Foundation Phase Initiative - Teacher Training 04:07 Play Video

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Find Me Fast Play Mats Discover FindMeFast Play Mats — a comprehensive learning-through-play resource designed to support cognitive development. The set includes 38 double-sided mats and 15 card packs , offering a wide range of activities that build literacy, numeracy, perceptual skills, memory, and more through engaging, hands-on play. This resource is available for purchase within South Africa only, as international shipping costs are currently too high for overseas customers. EMAIL Price: R1,800 (excludes delivery) For more information Weight= 4kg Width= 44cm Length= 36cm Height= 5cm For those who already have the FindMeFast Mats , explore the sorted mats below for guidance on how to begin and facilitate the different games. Summary Sheet FMF Summary Sheet Mixed Mats Activities Instructions Cards - Red & Blue Pamphlets Colour Mats Activities Instructions Cards - Red & Blue Pamphlets Colour Position Activities Instructions Cards - Red & Blue Pamphlets Find 2 Fast Activities Instructions Cards - Red & Blue Pamphlets Find 3 Fast Activities Instructions Cards - Red & Blue Pamphlets Find 4 Fast Activities Instructions Cards - Red & Blue Pamphlets Colour Stroop Activities Instructions Cards - Red & Blue Pamphlets Recall 3 Activities Instructions Cards - Red & Blue Pamphlets Letters Activities Instructions Cards - Red & Blue Pamphlets Sounds Activities Instructions Cards - Red1 - Red2 - Red2 Cards - Blue1 - Blue2 - Blue3 Pamphlets Words Activities Instructions Cards - Red1 - Blue1 - Red2 - Blue 2 Cards Pic - Red & Blue Pamphlets

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