Play Included C.I.C.

Since partnering with The LEGO Foundation in 2021, we’ve been able to reach children all over the world, supporting their development and wellbeing.   Our goal is to enable as many professionals around the world to facilitate opportunities for children to have fun and learn through play with our Brick-by-Brick® programme. Hear from Michelle, Senior Play and Health Specialist, at The LEGO Foundation on our partnership 👇 #LearningThroughPlay #Partnership #LEGO

Did you know we have a library of Reels full of useful advice and insight from Dr. Elinor Brett and Dr. Gina Gomez de la Cuesta on our Instagram account? From playful activities to the latest research on learning through play and LEGO brick based therapy, let us know which one you find the most useful. #PlayLearning #LEGOBrickBasedTherapy #Neurodiversity #ChildDevelopment

What do children think about the Brick-by-Brick® programme? The Point View School in New Zealand has been running a Brick Club to support the children they work with to develop their social and emotional development.   Learn more about the Brick-by-Brick® programme: https://lnkd.in/ept2c3EN #PlayfulLearning #NewZealand #LEGOBrickBasedTherapy 

Earlier this month, we visited Christ Church CofE Primary School in London, which uses our Brick-by-Brick® programme to support its pupils. It was inspiring to see so many of the children using their teamwork and collaboration skills, all while having fun! #London #School #PlayfulLearning #LEGOTherapy 

The summer holidays are here! But that doesn’t mean that learning has to stop… Our FREE play at home resources can help children to develop their social and communication skills at home, all while having fun. Each activity can be adapted to meet a child’s individual strengths, interests or needs. Try them today: https://lnkd.in/esEG-j-9 #LearningThroughPlay #SummerHolidays 

Creativity helps to build children’s confidence as they learn to trust their instincts 💪 Nurturing a safe and accepting environment is key for children to have fun and explore their creativity without the fear of making mistakes. How have you unlocked children’s creativity through play? #PlayIncluded #Play #Creativity #Confidence 

Over 90% of children tell us that they enjoy taking part in the Brick-by-Brick® programme! Do you work with children? Learn how collaborative LEGO® play can give them opportunities to form meaningful relationships and support their mental wellbeing: https://lnkd.in/eU-6RWkV #PlayIncluded #Education #LearningThroughPlay #Play

What type of play helps children to learn? 🎯 Our Founder and Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Gina Gomez de la Cuesta, explains different types of play and what research tells us is the sweet spot for learning.   #PlayIncluded #Research #LearningThroughPlay #Play 

LEGO® play has the potential to benefit everyone...including our furry friends! We loved receiving these images from Emily Sanders, who uses our Brick-by-Brick® programme to support the social wellbeing of pupils at Dutch Ridge Elementary School in Pennsylvania. Matt's Maker Space #PlayIncluded #USA #BeaverAreaSchoolDistrict #LEGOTherapy

“A lot of children find it hard to make friends, and this is something that brings children together.” Hear from teachers who have used the Brick-by-Brick® programme, who explain how it has supported the social and emotional development of the children that they work with. Learn more about our Brick-by-Brick® programme: https://lnkd.in/ept2c3EN #PlayIncluded #Teaching #LearningThroughPlay #LEGOTherapy