The laundromat is a necessity for most families. It is also a place that parents and families spend idle time waiting thus making it a prime opportunity to repurpose a space for learning.
We were intentional about creating spaces within the laundromat that provided caregivers ample opportunity to engage with children while doing their laundry. By providing caregiver conversational cards attached to baskets, including prompting signage on folding tables, and highlighting shapes and numbers across the laundromat, caregivers can do their laundry while also engaging with their young children. To incorporate this installation into the existing community fabric, Playful Learning partnered with a local artist to create three murals that highlight early math concepts.