Join the movement to advance the playful learning conversation! Whether you’re new to playful learning or a seasoned practitioner, Play It Forward will provide inspiration, meaningful connections, and actionable strategies to grow the impact of playful learning environments everywhere.

• SEE examples of Playful Learning Designs! Be inspired by examples of playful learning environments that already exist across the country.  
  
• IMAGINE new possibilities for integrating Playful Learning! Explore cutting-edge integrated designs that seamlessly blend play into learning experiences across public spaces.
  
• ADVANCE the conversation, building momentum and growth for the future of playful learning! Envision entire communities transformed into playful learning ecosystems; reimagining urban spaces, policies, and infrastructures to support learning through play.

Sessions

• Designing for Equity: Playful Learning in Affordable Housing
  Learn how Live and Learn, the first initiative to bring playful learning into affordable housing, transformed entryways, sidewalks, and green spaces through community-led design. – Hear from designers and residents who co-created joyful spaces that foster equity, whole-child development, and everyday opportunities for learning.

• From Green Spaces to Learning Places: Designing Playful Learning in Nature
  Discover how outdoor features like trails, trees, and gardens can spark creativity, problem-solving, and well-being in children. – Engage with hands-on design activities and tools to transform natural spaces into playful learning environments.

• From Neighborhoods to Networks: Designing Playful Cities
  Explore how cities like Chicago, Salt Lake City, Omaha, and Philadelphia are embedding playful learning into everyday public spaces. – Learn what’s working, what’s challenging, and how cross-sector partnerships can help scale and sustain playful learning citywide.

• Playful Learning Impact Assessment Made Simple
  Discover how to evaluate playful learning projects using real-world, community-led examples. -Walk away with practical tools and strategies from the new Playful Learning Community Evaluation Toolkit to measure impact in your own work.

• The Architecture of Playful Learning
  Explore how architects are designing spaces that reflect community needs and spark learning through play. – Learn how the built environment can foster creativity, connection, and equity in everyday places.

• And more!