Playful Learning

Family Fun. Every Day. Anywhere

Transforming everyday public spaces where families work, play, and live into opportunities for learning.

Where we play

“Playful learning environments are needed in our communities because it’s another way for children to learn outside of the classroom…”

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Installations

Families and community stakeholders identified early math as being a priority for their community. So, for the first set of Playful Learning installations in Chicago…

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Playful Learning Landscapes Action Network

Playful Learning Illinois is a proud member of the national network, Playful Learning Landscapes Action Network (PLLAN). PLLAN is committed to fostering the creation of playful learning infrastructure and activities in the everyday spaces where children and families gather

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Brookings Institution- Playful Learning City Network

Since January 2020, Playful Learning Illinois has been one of four cities a part of the Brookings Institution’s Playful Learning City Network. The Network meets monthly to discuss practical implementation issues and potential policy implications for the initiative

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