Additional Resources
A curated collection of materials, inspirations, and tools to support your journey in building healthier, more playful relationships with children
Similar International Projects
CAPS – Children’s Access to Play in School
A project focused on making schools more play-friendly by developing a European Play-Friendly School Quality Label. Based on the OPAL model, CAPS works with schools across Europe to improve play environments, train teachers, and strengthen community engagement. The project promotes the Playwork Principles and supports the creation of a European network of play professionals.
Loose Parts – Enhancing Personal Capacity Building and Climate Awareness of Pupils
This project helps schools create richer play environments using recycled materials (“loose parts”) to boost creativity, sustainability thinking, and community involvement. It produced a comprehensive Manual, Toolbox, teacher training programme, and an international research study showing the impact of loose parts play on children’s development and well-being.
Becoming Parents
A project supporting new and future parents through positive psychology, emotional intelligence, storytelling, drama education, and symbolwork. It helps young adults understand their strengths, regulate expectations, and build emotional readiness for parenthood. The project created guides, videos, workshops, and practical tools for both parents and professionals working with families.
Playful Paths
An initiative designed to empower women returning to the labour market after childcare-related career breaks. Using methods like Symbolwork, folktale-based learning, and Playwork, the project offers online training for counsellors, national workshops, and practical resources supporting women in career planning, confidence-building, and balancing work and family life.
Book Recommendations
A curated selection of books that support parents, caregivers, and professionals in understanding child development, emotional regulation, communication, and the power of play. Our recommendations include accessible guides for everyday parenting, evidence-based resources on resilience and mental health, and inspiring readings that help adults reconnect with their own strengths and well-being. These books offer practical tools and warm insights for anyone who wants to build healthier, more playful relationships with children.