How to Grow a Playspace Development and Design

✍ Scribed by Cummins, Elizabeth; Masiulanis, Katherine

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2017
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 367
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- Dedication and acknowledgements -- List of contributors -- Part I: GROUND -- An introduction -- Part II: SOWING -- 1 A history of playspaces -- 2 Fundamental perceptions of and ingredients for play: Having fun, opening up and letting go -- 3 Insights into the mind of the child -- 4 Play environments and affordances -- 5 Chaos and confusion: The clash between adults' and children's spaces -- 6 City play -- 7 Of agency, participation and design: Two contrasting play scenarios in Indian cities -- 8 Designing inclusive playspaces -- 9 Glenallen School -- Part III: SEEDLINGS -- 10 Child development -- 11 The natural environment as playspace -- 12 Planting for children's play -- 13 Introducing water play environments to Early Years settings -- 14 The development of forest school in the UK -- 15 Children's gardens: A tale of two cities -- 16 Reflections on designing Lafayette Park playground -- Part IV: SPROUTS -- 17 Child development -- Playspaces and art -- 18 Colours and materials -- 19 Embedded art in playspaces -- 20 Child led creativity -- 21 Art as playspace -- Schools -- 22 Quintessential play patterns in schools: The interface of space, materials and play behaviour -- 23 When is a slide not a slide? (Or what if we think differently about and beyond design?) -- 24 'This place is like a building site ... ' -- 25 The stepping stones to many playgrounds -- Part V: SAPLINGS -- 26 Child development -- 27 Beyond 14+ years -- 28 Technology in playspaces: A snapshot -- 29 Lima and the ever-postponed electric train -- 30 Be not afeared: Embracing the need for risk in play -- 31 Not in my front garden! Play Streets: A doorstep controversy -- 32 We are such stuff as dreams are made on: Paraphrased conversation with Mark Halden, Senior Playworker, Glamis Adventure Playground -- Part VI: THE POTTING SHED

33 The team -- 34 Tin tacks - budgeting and resources -- 35 Social and environmental responsibilities -- 36 Site analysis and opportunities for play -- 37 Playspaces and community engagement -- 38 Insight into playground manufacturers -- 39 Staging -- 40 Planting maintenance -- 41 Maintenance and longevity -- 42 Supporting infrastructure -- 43 Standards and regulations (general and best practice principles) -- Conclusion -- Index  Read more...

Abstract: Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- Dedication and acknowledgements -- List of contributors -- Part I: GROUND -- An introduction -- Part II: SOWING -- 1 A history of playspaces -- 2 Fundamental perceptions of and ingredients for play: Having fun, opening up and letting go -- 3 Insights into the mind of the child -- 4 Play environments and affordances -- 5 Chaos and confusion: The clash between adults' and children's spaces -- 6 City play -- 7 Of agency, participation and design: Two contrasting play scenarios in Indian cities -- 8 Designing inclusive playspaces -- 9 Glenallen School -- Part III: SEEDLINGS -- 10 Child development -- 11 The natural environment as playspace -- 12 Planting for children's play -- 13 Introducing water play environments to Early Years settings -- 14 The development of forest school in the UK -- 15 Children's gardens: A tale of two cities -- 16 Reflections on designing Lafayette Park playground -- Part IV: SPROUTS -- 17 Child development -- Playspaces and art -- 18 Colours and materials -- 19 Embedded art in playspaces -- 20 Child led creativity -- 21 Art as playspace -- Schools -- 22 Quintessential play patterns in schools: The interface of space, materials and play behaviour -- 23 When is a slide not a slide? (Or what if we think differently about and beyond design?) -- 24 'This place is like a building site ... ' -- 25 The stepping stones to many playgrounds -- Part V: SAPLINGS -- 26 Child development -- 27 Beyond 14+ years -- 28 Technology in playspaces: A snapshot -- 29 Lima and the ever-postponed electric train -- 30 Be not afeared: Embracing the need for risk in play -- 31 Not in my front garden! Play Streets: A doorstep controversy -- 32 We are such stuff as dreams are made on: Paraphrased conversation with Mark Halden, Senior Playworker, Glamis Adventure Playground -- Part VI: THE POTTING SHED

33 The team -- 34 Tin tacks - budgeting and resources -- 35 Social and environmental responsibilities -- 36 Site analysis and opportunities for play -- 37 Playspaces and community engagement -- 38 Insight into playground manufacturers -- 39 Staging -- 40 Planting maintenance -- 41 Maintenance and longevity -- 42 Supporting infrastructure -- 43 Standards and regulations (general and best practice principles) -- Conclusion -- Index

✦ Table of Contents

Content: Part I: Ground, 1. Introduction, Part II: Sowing, 2. A History of Playspaces (Carla Pascoe), 3. Fundamental Perceptions and Ingredients for Play
Having Fun, Opening Up and Letting Go (Elizabeth Cummins), 4. Insights into the Mind of the Child (Tracy R. Gleason and Becky L. Geer), 5. Play Environments and Affordances (Elizabeth Cummins and Zahra Zamani), 6. Chaos and Confusion: The Clash between Adult's and Children's Spaces (Katherine Masiulanis), 7. City Play (Elger Blitz and Hannah Schubert), 8. Of Agency, Participation and Design: Two Contrasting Play Scenarios in Indian Cities (Mukta Naik), 9. Designing Inclusive Playspaces (Katherine Masiulanis), 10. Glenallen School (Mary Jeavons), Part III: Seedlings, 11. Developmental Stages (Katherine Masiulanis), 12. Observable Patterns and Interests (Elizabeth Cummins), 13. Social Ergonomics (Katherine Masiulanis), 14. Common Affordances for Play (Elizabeth Cummins), 15. The Natural Environment as Playspace (Helle Nebelong), 16. Planting for Children's Play (John Rayner), 17. Introducing Water Play Environments to Early Years Settings (Theresa Casey and Margaret Westwood), 18. The Development of Forest School in the UK (Christina Dee), 19. Children's Gardens: A Tale of Two Cities (Andrew Laidlaw), 20. Reflections on Designing Lafayette Park Playground (Jeffrey Miller ASLA). Part IV: Sprouts, 21. Developmental Stages (Katherine Masiulanis), 22. Observable Patterns and Interests (Elizabeth Cummins), 23. Social Ergonomics (Katherine Masiulanis), 24. Common Affordances for Play (Elizabeth Cummins), 25. Colours and Materials (Katherine Masiulanis), 26. Embedded Art in Playspaces (Dorelle Davidson), 27. Child Led Creativity (Matthew Shaw), 28. Art as Playspace: Interview with Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam and Charles MacAdam (Elizabeth Cummins), 29. Quintessential Play Patterns in Schools - The Interface of Space, Materials and Play Behaviour (Mary Jeavons), 30. When is a Slide not a Slide? (Or What if we Think Differently About and Beyond Design) (Wendy Russell), 31."This Place is Like a Building Site...." (Judi Legg), 32. The Stepping Stones to Many Playgrounds (Carla and Tom Gill), Part V: Saplings, 33. Developmental Stages (Katherine Masiulanis), 34. Observable Patterns and Interests (Elizabeth Cummins), 35. Social Ergonomics (Katherine Masiulanis), 36. Common Affordances for Play (Elizabeth Cummins), 37. Beyond 14+ years (Alasdair Roy & Gabrielle McKinnon), 38. Technology in Playspaces: A Snapshot (Katherine Masiulanis), 39. Lima and the Ever-Postponed Electric Train (Basurama), 40. Be Not Afeared: Embracing the Need for Risk in Play (Bernard Speigel), 41. Not in My Front Garden! Play Streets: A Doorstep Controversy (Paul Hocker), 42. We are Such Stuff as Dreams are Made on (Penny Wilson), Part VI: The Potting Shed, 43. The Team (Katherine Masiulanis), 44. Tin Tacks - Budgeting and Resources (Elizabeth Cummins), 45. Social and Environmental Responsibilities (Katherine Masiulanis), 46. Site Analysis and Opportunities for Play (Katherine Masiulanis), 47. Playspaces and Community Engagement (Elizabeth Cummins), 48. Insight into Playground Manufacturers (Katherine Masiulanis), 49. Staging (Elizabeth Cummins), 50. Planting Maintenance (Katherine Masiulanis), 51. Maintenance and Longevity (Elizabeth Cummins), 52. Supporting Infrastructure (Katherine Masiulanis), 53. Standards and Regulations (General and best practice principles) (Paul Grover)