Care for Education is a Non Profit Organisation and a partner of the LEGO Foundation. We distribute charity resources and training to children, schools and organisations in need. We aim to impact early childhood development and the Foundation Phase. Welcome to the home of Playful Learning For easy access, click any button below to tour our site. ABOUT US WORKSHOPS SIX BRICKS PLAY BOX RESOURCES Our Mission is to inspire life-long learning through the engagement of concrete manipulatives which challenge and empower educators and children to make positive changes in their development. Our Philosophy as Care for Education stems from our belief that learning should take place through construction rather than instruction, and that many more concrete, tactile tools or manipulatives should be used, not only to stimulate and encourage the learners, but to greatly accelerate the conceptualisation process and to allow children to become more inventive, curious and creative. Care for Education's Golden Circle To improve the lives of those in marginalized or vulnerable communities, particularly children, by working with partners, providing training and resources to foster skills development and well-being, through play-based approaches that promote exploration and empathy, encourage collaboration and innovation, inspiring the builders of tomorrow to dream big. Workshops 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. 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 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. Six Bricks Around the World Workshop The invention of Six Bricks A team from Hands on Technologies started working on an idea, that Brent Hutcheson had imagined, around using only Six DUPLO bricks. About Six Bricks - a Beyond the Brick video RESOURCES VIDEOS This basic set of six different coloured DUPLO 2x4-stud bricks is used to encourage children to construct and (more importantly) to deconstruct ideas and concepts whilst working on and developing their perceptual skills. Six Bricks activities help to develop core learning skills – self-regulation; curiosity; creativity & playfulness – the foundation for all later learning, as children solve problems, understand themselves, others and the world around them. The idea of using Six Bricks is based on a belief that children need to be exposed to perceptual (obtaining information from senses)-motor (learning to move with control and efficiency) experiences, which require them to use their brain and body together. This is important for most classroom activities - as in writing, for example, where the child must know the alphabet and how words are formed by combining letters. The child must then transform this knowledge into action – gripping, stabilizing and moving the pencil. The child’s perceptual skill of sight will be used to adjust the movements to create the required pattern or shape. This example illustrates how the mind and body must work together. Performing physical activities also build neural pathways and the more neural pathways the brain has, the easier it is to learn. Perceptual-motor skills are necessary and important in preparing the child’s brain for learning – they build that strong base to support future academic learning. Care for Education's impact extends globally, with collaborations spanning various regions. Partnering with organisations like IRC (Play Matters) , SOS Children Villages and UNICEF , we've conducted training sessions on learning through play using Six Bricks in countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey. We have also supported LEGO Foundation teams with training and workshops in Denmark, Mexico, US, New Zealand, India, Italy, Ukraine and Poland. We currently have more than 58 active Six Bricks facilitators located outside South Africa, operating globally in diverse settings such as schools, remedial centres, hospitals, and even old-age homes. Several of these facilitators participated in a week-long Six Bricks seminar hosted at the heart of Six Bricks in South Africa in 2023. 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: Start This course introduces you to play-based learning & how to integrate it in foundation phase. Suitable for teachers DUPLO Play Box Videos The LEGO Foundation utilizes two types of Play Boxes for global humanitarian efforts. These boxes are filled with DUPLO bricks by retired LEGO group employees, using pieces from damaged and returned boxes. This initiative operates under the name LEGO Charity. Care for Education is deeply involved with Play Boxes in Southern Africa. The DUPLO Play Box contains a variety of DUPLO elements which are valuable as teaching / learning tools in any Early Childhood curriculum as they facilitate development and learning through play. Teacher-guided activities with the DUPLO help children to develop both physically and cognitively. Children are curious about their environment and for learning to take place, they need to be stimulated through their sense of taste, touch, sight, hearing, smell, and they need to move. Children need to be encouraged to explore, create, play and interact with others and their surroundings. The manipulation of concrete material is essential to the young child’s concept development and the large elements in the DUPLO Play Box are the perfect size for young children to handle confidently. They are able to quickly build outside of their field of vision, thereby developing abstract thinking. The child can use his/her own imagination to build creative solutions to problems when playing with the contents of this box. This active learning stimulates the emotional, social, cognitive and physical developmental areas of the child - skills in these areas are needed for critical thinking and learning to take place. Browse our video library showing some excellent L earning through Play practice and meet some inspiring Play Box practitioners across different Early Childhood Development (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 During ECD visits, the researchers at Care for Education support practitioners as they show some of their best playful learning activities. What's Trending? 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View Six Bricks activities in action. Videos Six Bricks Videos Experience some of our fun and playful activities using Six Bricks below. For more content visit our YouTube page - https://bit.ly/4gPbAbu What is Six Bricks? A set of 2x4 DUPLO bricks of 6 different colours to engage children in playful learning. Crossing the Midline How to use just Six Bricks to encourage children to perform bilateral & cross-lateral movements. Gross Motor Skills Left & right torso twists to encourage midline crossing. Number of Ways to Connect The reason why Six Bricks can be such a versatile tool. Back to Back A communication game to promote language development & spatial awareness. Copy a Model A great visual discrimination & memory activity. Tricky Tower A fun challenge to practise your fine motor control, balance, inhibitory control, perseverance & spatial awareness Dice Game A social group game to consolidate number recognition & awareness and to practise taking turns. Cube Fun Build a cube & move your body. More Cube Fun Understanding prepositions. Two Bricks Simple hand-eye coordination exercises. Listen & Do Listen to, interpret & follow instructions. 3D Model Build Copy & compare a model. Sequencing Exercise Great pre-reading skills to develop. Tactile Exercise Close your eyes & develop your sense of touch. Touch Work together & have fun. Build it ... Guess it Build a model for your friend to guess. Story Starter Sort colours; build a creature; tell the story. Templates (2D to 3D) Build in 3D from a 2D instruction. Cube Crawls Gross motor & crossing midline exercise. Pyramid Problem solving & collaboration. Touch the Colours Peripheral vision & colour awareness. Pass the Message Auditory discrimination & memory skills. Stud Sort A sorting activity. Hanging Around How many bricks can you balance off the edge of a table? Brick in a Bin Aim, estimate & calculate distance in a fun, active game. Pyramid Problem solving & collaboration. Twister A full body workout! Build Your Name Initial letters & syllabification. Remember It Challenge your memory. Match the Colours Match; one to one correspondence; colour awareness. Paddle Ball Hand-eye coordination game. Super Glue High Five Challenge your inhibitory control & sort colours. Build Your News Recall; build an event & tell your friends. Using Templates Figure-ground & depth perception. Balloon Tennis A game for problem solving & hand-eye coordination.

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

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. Workshops Resources Through our innovative approach, we strive to create nurturing environments where children are encouraged to explore, experiment, and take risks in a safe and supportive setting. We are committed to fostering a love of learning by integrating play-based activities that spark imagination, stimulate critical thinking, and promote holistic development across all domains. Learning through Play Workshop Join us for a workshop and discover playful ways of teaching and learning. Suitable for ECD & School Applications Have Closed FPI Online Course This course introduces you to play-based learning & how to integrate it in foundation phase. 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

Workshops 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. View our workshops below 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. 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.

Look at what people around the world are doing with Six Bricks Six Bricks World Ideas The global Six Bricks community is growing and thriving with many Six Brickers creating inspirational activities all based on the characteristics of PLAY. Because we love sharing and don’t want to lose any interesting and fun ideas, we use PADLET , an easy and accessible platform, to store and share Six Bricks activities and games from all over the world. Padlet Grobby Six Bricks - Farmyard Adventure Grobby Six Bricks is a Superhero / Superheroine. Unlike the caped superheroes, Grobby uses Six bricks, brain power and problem solving skills to devise a solution to a pressing problem. This is a story to be shared and enjoyed by the children. The story will act as a springboard for the children to write their own Grobby Six Bricks stories. Author: Martin Pender Read all about GROBBY or order the book here Watch a video of a 'reading' of the book below. Six Bricks Interactive Whiteboard Software This is an amazing software support to all Six Bricks Enthusiasts & Practitioners + it’s FREE! The Software is full of great ways to use Six Bricks in curriculum. Tip: when you access the software and the 35+ tools, be sure to check out the ‘Teacher Notes’ above each toolbar to get an idea of how to operate and apply the software in curriculum. Link to: Six Bricks Software Author: Martin Pender

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Through our innovative approach to play-based learning, we have compiled a lot of resources for you to use in your lessons. Support Activities Extra Materials Padlet Six Bricks World Ideas Six Bricks Resources The following resources are recommended when conducting Six Bricks Activities: BOOKS SUDUKO MIDLINE TEMPLATES VIDEOS INFORMATION Download the Six Bricks App here Play Box Resources The following resources are recommended when conducting Play Box Activities: ACTIVITIES Care For Education has developed over 250 activities for Six Bricks which cover various aspects of child development (± 3 - 12 years). These activities are contained in an easy-to-use teacher guide and are only available from Hands on Technologies . Foundation Phase Initiative - Support Activities Term 1 (2025) Term 1- 4 (2024) Try these fun weekly activities suited for Grade R to Grade 3. • Aligned with CAPS & DBE Workbooks (blue books) • Term & week specific Six Bricks World Ideas The global Six Bricks community is growing and thriving with many Six Brickers creating inspirational activities all based on the characteristics of PLAY. Because we love sharing and don’t want to lose any interesting and fun ideas, we use PADLET , an easy and accessible platform, to store and share Six Bricks activities and games from all over the world. Explore Grobby Six Bricks - Farmyard Adventure Grobby Six Bricks is a Superhero / Superheroine. Unlike the caped superheroes, Grobby uses Six bricks, brain power and problem solving skills to devise a solution to a pressing problem. This is a story to be shared and enjoyed by the children. The story will act as a springboard for the children to write their own Grobby Six Bricks stories. Author: Martin Pender Read all about GROBBY or order the book here Watch a video of a 'reading' of the book below. Six Bricks Interactive Whiteboard Software This is an amazing software support to all Six Bricks Enthusiasts & Practitioners + it’s FREE! The Software is full of great ways to use Six Bricks in curriculum. Tip: when you access the software and the 35+ tools, be sure to check out the ‘Teacher Notes’ above each toolbar to get an idea of how to operate and apply the software in curriculum. Link to: Six Bricks Software Author: Martin Pender 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

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

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Start using Play Box resources for your teaching and learning. Resources Play Box Activities Activities Information Play Box Lego Fun and Games Play Box Lego Language Play Box Lego Life Skills Play Box Lego Maths with photos Play Box Lego Maths Play Box Lego Social Sciences Play Box Lego Technology Guidelines for sorting and storing your LEGO DUPLO Play box activity booklet LEGO Play box activity booklet Field of Vision Play Box Summary