Playground Ideas

So this happened….
Fully Funded in under 90 minutes.
Added to “ projects we love” in a day
Currently 550% funded
Over $270k raised so far

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nudelpod/nudel-pod-a-game-changer-replacing-your-childs-toys

Latest project shared with us by Jules Karatamba Mucyo from Kigali, Rwanda.

From Jules: I'm a visual artist who tried to expand my knowledge about engaging myself in building playground equipments. I'm planning on building more, but also adding some toys which the kids may play with them in an open space. This project was about recycling art whereby I chose to use many tyres for the sake of saving nature in making playground equipments. I have no organization, but I dream to have it in the future as well as i will continue to expand this project and getting some sponsors to work together, thank you Playground Ideas.

Super chuffed to have the Nudel Kart at the Australian Open kids tennis day today as a creative and open-ended challenge for children in between the intensity of the tennis.  Come down and join us if you’re looking for something fun in the holidays between now and 4 pm. Rod Laver Arena.

As we head into Christmas this is some critical food for thought about getting the best outcomes for our children. 🤔

“Many parents of young kids may feel pressure to fill their homes with toys, especially this time of year. But after researching the topic with her team at the University of Toledo, Metz, an occupational therapy professor, learned that having fewer toys doesn’t just make parents less crazy. It’s better for kids, too.
The Post spoke with experts on childhood development to understand how play helps children become more creative and flexible, and learn important skills such as problem-solving and collaboration. One of the takeaways is that having fewer toys around leads to deeper engagement with each of them, which promotes creative thinking”

That’s why I developed the pod. I think everyone is seeking more calm, connected, clutter – free creativity for and with their children.

Take a look at get.Nudelpod.com
to make a change.

Read the whole article here:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2023/12/20/kids-fewer-toys-better-play/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNzAzMDQ4NDAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNzA0NDMwNzk5LCJpYXQiOjE3MDMwNDg0MDAsImp0aSI6IjgzMDkzYzdjLTMzZWUtNGQ1Ni1hOGZjLTAyZmQxMGFiMmRkNyIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS9jbGltYXRlLXNvbHV0aW9ucy8yMDIzLzEyLzIwL2tpZHMtZmV3ZXItdG95cy1iZXR0ZXItcGxheS8ifQ.W1cCdPpo4utg1wSuEdFWu1msQ7QQy6Zj4iD6d1AYURo&fbclid=IwAR0HwTe8hRPwEY-ekZnG9Poe397NC1ObaSaA2Kb6Tf2MIxuCkcfHXDFGijs_aem_AXUL6HAq4aSP4hnFcZXrWMpEspT9GdcutFMdNx2WPmQlh80IoVYus75rLJZ9O68slKA

Why science says kids should have fewer toys ‘Tis the season to buy toys. But research shows that less is more, for sustainability, and for kids’ play.

When students are deep in play, they always own their own learning.

When students own their learning, they view mistakes as learning opportunities 📷

Sketchnote by John Spencer

We are impressed. This is perfectly aligned with the Playground Ideas spirit.

This Friday at 2pm and Sunday at 12pm, you can catch Marcus on Channel 7 's program "The House of Wellness"!

A small UK charity, RockStone & Pebbles - RSP, have almost reached half their fundraising goal. Their project will increase play opportunities and improve place spaces for over 1,000 children across 5 schools in India.
For more information & to donate to their project, simply head to:
playgroundideas.org/projects/enabling-children-to-access-their-right-to-play

“The good news is that research by the world economic forum (WEF) predicts that the most in-demand skills are in fact the skills that make us most human. WEF lists creativity, negotiation, problem solving, divergent thinking, EQ, decision making and social skills at the top of the list of future skills that will be essential in daily life and the workplace.”

Future-proofing our children - Teaching skills critical for success - Education Matters Magazine After the black spot that was the last two years, the world feels like a different place and many teachers …

‘Let children play’: the educational message from across Europe While approaches may differ, the importance of free time to play is increasingly being recognised

Weekly Inspo... 🙌

GRANTS WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!! What a great way to end the year with two more communities getting Nüdel Rovers. Thanks to all of those who purchased sunflower seeds we could not have done it without you!
Congratulations NextSense!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPTNyLzP-Cw

Sunflower Spring Nüdel Rover Grant Winner 2021 Nextsense

GRANTS WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!! What a great way to end the year with two more communities getting Nüdel Rovers. Thanks to all of those who purchased sunflower seeds we could not have done it without you!
Congratulations Community Housings Ltd!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-vLu3RGL4Y&t=3s

Sunflower Spring Nüdel Rover Grant Winner 2021 - Community Housing

Today is the FINAL day of this year's Sunflower Spring Campaign.

You still can get your seeds to plant and enjoy this summer. It's not too late!

It is also your last chance to get your application in for a Nudel Rover to be donated to your school/kinder to childcare facility.

Here is the link for seeds and school grant application: https://www.nudelkart.com/nudelkartsunflower.html

School grant anyone? https://www.nudelkart.com/nudelkartsunflower.html

You could get one of these...Nudel Rovers!!!

Nüdel creates deconstructable, mobile play carts that transform any classroom, learning space or playground into a creative, loose parts, play space for 3-12 year olds.
​✓ STEM and 21st Century skills
✓ Self regulation and growth mindset
✓ Creative, unstructured play
​✓​ First principles thinking - Curriculum Integrated
✓ Playground equipment extension
✓ Indoor and outdoor
​✓​ Durable, kid-safe, versatile​

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Nüdel Kart Sunflower Spring Campaign Purchase sunflower seeds and we will donate Nüdel Rovers to schools in Australia.

Thank you! Because of your generosity and support of the Sunflower Spring campaign, we have raised enough funds to donate our first Nüdel Rover.

If you think your school or early learning centre has been doing it tough, you can apply for the Rover through our Sunflower grant https://www.nudelkart.com/nudelkartsunflower.html

Please continue to support us so we can donate more Nüdel Rovers. https://www.nudelkart.com/nudelkartsunflower.html

Our triple bundle includes Sunflower seeds, a mini kart annnnnd 'The Wheels of Wonder' documentary. Have you seen it?

It's about an ambitious team of social impact creators who enter Beirut to trial and test a curious prototype with the hope of improving the lives of refugee children.

1. Plant your seeds and spread sunshine and hope
2. Enjoy the docu
3. Gift the mini kart (Chrismas is a comin - wink wink)

It's a knockout buy. Grab your bundle here: https://www.nudelkart.com/nudelkartsunflower.html

The Nüdel Rover Sunflower Spring School Grant is open to any Australian school, early learning centre, kindergarten or non profit organisation that's doing it tough.

Entries are open. Click the link to apply: https://www.nudelkart.com/nudelkartsunflower.html

Nüdel Rovers will be ready for delivery in term 1, 2022.

Nüdel Kart Sunflower Spring Campaign Purchase sunflower seeds and we will donate Nüdel Rovers to schools in Australia.

Hi, I'm Laurette and I have been working at Playground Ideas for just over 2 years.
I'm responsible for our marketing and partnerships but as a small team we do anything and everything including managing your sunflower seed orders :)
Last year we launched Sunflower Spring and we were overwhelmed by your support.
Despite the lockdown, we have been busy making new products to help bring play to everyone, so when we started receiving messages about whether we were doing the campaign again, we were super excited and relieved to get some volunteers on board. We hope to smash last year's numbers and get more Nüdels to schools and early learning centres that have been doing it tough this year.
Play and socialisation is so important and we just want to bring some sunshine into everyone's world.
Take care x

https://www.nudelkart.com/nudelkartsunflower.html

Need some activities to do in Term 4? Why not plan a Sunflower Themed unit?

Include the 'Sunflower Spring Challenge' in your lessons. Not only would you have heaps of activities to do, but you would also be helping raise funds for the donation of SIX completely FREE (inc shipping) Nudel Rovers to schools.

Here's how to get your seeds
1. Head to this link https://www.nudelkart.com/nudelkartsunflower.html
2. Choose your the 'Class Pack'
3. Share a message and spread the word with your team leaders, peers and school community.

Look what's new. A class pack of seeds.

Perfect to use in learning programs, particularly, wellbeing, gardening or investigation units.

To get amongst it, order, plan, plant and grow sunflowers with your class. You can get your seeds here https://www.nudelkart.com/nud

Nüdel Kart Sunflower Spring Campaign Purchase sunflower seeds and we will donate Nüdel Rovers to schools in Australia.

Term Four is about to begin. More than ever we need to raise morale, spread hope and promote connectedness. You can achieve ALL these things by planting sunflower seeds and come together with a shared goal of painting your suburb yellow.

Have you seen our new bulk packs? Buy and share with your neighbours, school community, teachers, students, friends and family.

Here's how to get your seeds
1. Head to this link https://www.nudelkart.com/nudelkartsunflower.html
2. Choose your option
3. Share a message and spread the word or this post

This is the superstar prepping, packaging and posting your seeds!

Introducing Aria. Our youngest volunteer giving her time to Sunflower Spring.

'Hi, I’m Aria and I’m a year seven student. I enjoy music and playing the piano, as well as cooking and drawing. I think this campaign is a great way to spread positivity, especially for people who’ve had a hard time in lockdown and are struggling.'

https://www.nudelkart.com/nudelkartsunflower.html

If you guessed Glen Waverley, (after yesterday's guess the top spot post) give yourself a high five👏👏👏

Congratulations Glen Waverley for taking the lead in seed sales. Your contributions will go a long way to assisting schools in need receiving a Nudel Rover.

Want to contribute too, here is the link https://www.nudelkart.com/nudelkartsunflower.html

Can you guess which suburb is leading the charge? Type your guess in the comments below.

This time last year Brunswick was coming in first. It's time to step up the efforts and help your suburb gain top position.

Help your suburb take the lead by purchasing your packet of seeds here:

https://www.nudelkart.com/nudelkartsunflower.html