The real play revolution : why we need to be silly with our kids -- and how to do it

For parents, teachers, and anyone in childcare: A highly original, inspiring guide to the power of play and how to use it—from the founder of the Flying Seagull Project In a world of technology, product marketing, and unending messaging, there is a need to liberate the imagination, re-sow the seeds of creativity—and start a Real Play revolution! Real Play needs no expertise, qualifications, or equipment beyond what can be found about the house—just a genuine interaction between grown-ups and children. Accessible, engaging, and fun, this book offers techniques and play ideas developed by Ash Perrin through his work at the Flying Seagull Project, making a passionate case for the importance of play in children’s lives. The Real Play Revolution is a treasure trove of fantastic, unexpected, and effective play ideas, from step-by-step activities such as: • Kids Comedy Corner: tell jokes together as a family • Home-Made TV: make your own TV—then watch it! • Circus Skills Workshop: hoola-hoop, juggling balls, spinning plates, etc. Plus, there are easy methods for fixing bad moods—in both kids and adults! • One-Minute Madness Miracle: the first one to get nowhere wins. • Turkey Head Grump Crown: who can continue to feel annoying with a turkey on their head? All suggestions can be adapted to work with one child to a whole classroom. Featuring fun line drawings to clarify step-by-steps, The Real Play Revolution is a practical, much-needed guide to help grown-ups share silliness, laughter, and fun with kids. Aimed at parents, teachers and anyone who cares for or works with children, this is a highly original, inspiring and above all fun guide to the power of play and how to use it from expert Ash Perrin of the Flying Seagull Project. This is a guide to help grown-ups share silliness, laughter and fun with kids, benefiting the kids, the adults themselves and, ultimately, society at large. In a world of technology, product marketing and unending messaging aimed at adults and kids, there is a need to liberate the imagination, re-sow the seeds of creativity ... 'nd start a Real Play revolution! Real Play needs no expertise or qualifications and no equipment beyond what can be found about the house - all it does need is a genuine interaction between grown-ups and children. Offering the techniques and play ideas developed by Ash Perrin through his work at the Flying Seagulls Project in an accessible, engaging and fun way to a wide audience of ordinary parents and childcare professionals, this book also makes a passionate case for the importance of play in children's lives. The Real Play Revolution is a treasure trove of fantastic, unexpected and effective play ideas, from step-by-step activities such as Kids Comedy Corner (all about telling jokes together as a family), Home-Made TV (make your own TV, then watch it!) and Circus Skills Workshop (hoola-hoop, juggling balls, spinning plates, etc) to quick fixes for cheering everyone up, such as the One Minute Madness Miracle (the first one to get nowhere wins), and defeating a bad mood - whether a child's or a grown-up's - with the Turkey Head Grump Crown (who can carrying on feeling annoyed with a turkey on their head'). All suggestions can be adapted to work with any numbers from one child to a whole classroom. Fun line drawings clarify step-by-steps and add to the book's appealing design Aimed At Parents, Teachers And Anyone Who Cares For Or Works With Children, This Is A Highly Original, Inspiring And Above All Fun Guide To The Power Of Play And How To Use It From Expert Ash Perrin Of The Flying Seagull Project. This Is A Guide To Help Grown-ups Share Silliness, Laughter And Fun With Kids, Benefiting The Kids, The Adults Themselves And, Ultimately, Society At Large. In A World Of Technology, Product Marketing And Unending Messaging Aimed At Adults And Kids, There Is A Need To Liberate The Imagination, Re-sow The Seeds Of Creativity ... And Start A Real Play Revolution! Real Play Needs No Equipment, Expertise Or Qualifications. All It Needs Is Genuine Interaction Between Grown-ups And Children And That Wonderful Buzz Of Magic And Make-believe. Offering The Techniques And Play Ideas Developed By Ash Perrin Through His Work At The Flying Seagulls Project In An Accessible, Engaging And Fun Way To A Wide Audience Of Ordinary Parents And Childcare Professionals, This Book Also Makes A Passionate Case For The Importance Of Play In Children's Lives. The Real Play Revolution Is A Treasure Trove Of Fantastic, Unexpected And Effective Play Ideas, From Step-by-step Activities Such As Kids Comedy Corner (all About Telling Jokes Together As A Family), Home-made Tv (make Your Own Tv, Then Watch It!) And Circus Skills Workshop (hoola-hoop, Juggling Balls, Spinning Plates, Etc) To Quick Fixes For Cheering Everyone Up, Such As The One Minute Madness Miracle (the First One To Get Nowhere Wins), And Defeating A Bad Mood - Whether A Child's Or A Grown-up's - With The Turkey Head Grump Crown (who Can Carrying On Feeling Annoyed With A Turkey On Their Head?). All Suggestions Can Be Adapted To Work With Any Numbers From One Child To A Whole Classroom. Fun Line Drawings Clarify Step-by-steps And Add To The Book's Appealing Design. This is a guide to help grown-ups share silliness, laughter and fun with kids, benefiting the kids, the adults themselves and, ultimately, society at large. In a world of technology, product marketing and unending messaging aimed at adults and kids, there is a need to liberate the imagination, re-sow the seeds of creativity and start a Real Play revolution! Real Play needs no expertise or qualifications and no equipment beyond what can be found about the house all it does need is a genuine interaction between grown-ups and children. Offering the techniques and play ideas developed by Ash Perrin through his work at the Flying Seagulls Project in an accessible, engaging and fun way to a wide audience of ordinary parents and childcare professionals, this book also makes a passionate case for the importance of play in childrens lives. The Real Play Revolution is a treasure trove of fantastic, unexpected and effective play ideas, from step-by-step activities such as Kids Comedy Corner (all about telling jokes together as a family), Home-Made TV (make your own TV, then watch it!) and Circus Skills Workshop (hoola-hoop, juggling balls, spinning plates, etc) to quick fixes for cheering everyone up, such as the One Minute Madness Miracle (the first one to get nowhere wins), and defeating a bad mood whether a childs or a grown-ups with the Turkey Head Grump Crown (who can carrying on feeling annoyed with a turkey on their head?). All suggestions can be adapted to work with any numbers from one child to a whole classroom.