There are two things that immediately strike you when you enter the playground in Sceaux. The first is the beauty and artistry of the composition of the playground (the wood used to build the 'games' is obviously of very high quality and very durable and everything seems placed just at the right spot). The second is how ecofriendly and relevant the 'game pieces' are for the children.
Children are literally exploring notes of music, using letters to get to where they need to go, becoming very comfortable in an atmosphere where positive underlying messages are being transmitted while active learning is taking place and all while having lots of fun!
Wonderful, well thought out and focused on balanced development
ReplyDeleteThis is really quite a fantatic idea. One of the things that always impresses me about these French kids is that they're typically so well-rounded in their extra-curricular activities. I have a student who plays the harp, students who dance, play music, sports, etc. It's not just about going out with friends, but also about developing a talent et ça c'est normal. How impressive and inspiring! Now this kind of developmental aid in your "average" playground may very well be the kids' first stepping stone.
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