St Thomas The Apostle Primary School Cranbourne East, Victoria

When children play, they are developing skills in all areas of development: cognitive, physical, communication, and social/emotional. They practice and reinforce these skills in a way that can’t be achieved through worksheets or screen time. Play supports the development of self-control which is critical for success later in life. Children play because they have a deep desire to understand the world. Play allows opportunities for them to regulate their feelings, delay gratification, and negotiate with others, all important aspects of developing self-control, a 21st-century skill. We recently had the opportunity to work with St Thomas The Apostle Primary School Cranbourne East, Victoria, and transform their plain playground space into a bright, active and engaging learning space.