Monday, October 20

Cardboard City - Play Activity Workshop

By Play Midlothian

Explore free play through creativity with cardboard in this hands-on CPD workshop linking play to CfE, GIRFEC & child-led learning.

Date and time

Location

One Dalkeith

21 Eskdaill Court Dalkeith EH22 1AG United Kingdom

Good to know

Highlights

1 hour, 30 minutes
Ages 16+
In person
Doors at 12:50 PM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

What to expect!

Reflective warm-up – Revisit your own childhood play to uncover its impact on learning and wellbeing.
Theory meets practice – Discover how free play supports the Curriculum for Excellence and GIRFEC.
Hands-on free play – Use only cardboard and imagination! Build, create, collaborate, explore.
Modelled facilitation – Watch and learn how to support child-led play without directing it.
Group reflection – Discuss real-world applications, benefits, and barriers with peers.
Take-home resources – Includes GIRFEC Play Wheel, curriculum links, and reflection prompts.

Experience learning from a child’s perspective
Get inspired to advocate for play in your setting
Fun, fast-paced, and packed with ideas!

Ideal for educators and practitioners working in early years and primary settings.

Organized by

Play Midlothian

Play Midlothian supports children's welfare by improving and increasing their opportunity to play, because this benefits their health, wellbeing and development. It is important for children's lives in the here and now as well as for their future life chances. Play Midlothian has been providing services since 1996 and is a Registered Charity (No. SC025474).