Paintings of Play
In this photo-article, you will find several depictions of childhood, with a special emphasis on the idea of play as being an important part of growing up and being a...
The bloon लोग
A community space for our Bloon Log… anyone interested in alternative education, learning, design - keep an eye out here for interesting things we find out about and want to share, inspiring people we talk to, behind the scenes design stories, or events we’re hosting, new launches etcetera :)
Things do in your city (that you didn't even know existed!)
From several conversations over summer and much research of our own, we have put together a list of things your child is going to love doing! Hyderabad Outdoors: Climb 2500...
List of Alternative Schools in India
*Updated with schools in Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai and other schools in the rest of TN. (others coming soon :) As more and more of us get increasingly frustrated...
All you need to know about Why we Play
As a busy parent, worrying for your child comes with the territory. Are they eating well? Learning well? Becoming good global citizens? and so on. But here’s a new one...
Bloon Toys: Built at the intersection of Design and Learning
The following is the transcript of a talk given at the Kala Ghoda Festival of Arts, Mumbai as a part of the Godrej Design Labs Fellowship in early 2020. Hello My...
Why kids’ sheer fascination for Dinosaurs is more than just a 'passing fad’
The love for dinosaurs and dinosaur toys is much more than just a passing fad, and actually great for the brain and all sorts of learning and development
Of GI Joe, Kitchen Sets or Gender Neutral Gifts for Kids
As the year draws to a close, who doesn’t love the series of festivities lined up one after the other? Especially after being cooped up for a couple of...
Lockdowns, screen-time for kids… and Play as an Antidote!
With life as we know it still reeling under the impact of the pandemic, it has become clear that the negative impact on children has been disproportionately high. Not only...
What is the Pikler Triangle?
The Pikler Triangle - Context behind the original design, key benefits, and important considerations while choosing the best one
Learning to learn - when to step in, and when to stand back
Every child goes through several stages of development and movement -- from lying on their backs, rolling over, crawling, sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing -- The one common feature...
Who was Dr Emmi Pikler?
As Dr. Emmi Pikler (1902-1984), a Hungarian paediatrician, strolled along a beach in Italy in the early 1930s, she paused to watch the other families scattered around her. As a...
What is Modelling Beeswax?
what modelling beeswax is, how to work with it, and why its such a wonderful material to use!
Dr Holly Belgum writes a children's book to bring comfort during the crisis
A warm and wonderful book to help children navigate the big emotions they feel during the pandemic.
free open ended play to combat ADHD and screen time | WHO (World Health Organisation)
Screen Time can cause ADHD. The World Health Organisation recently released a list of directives and guidelines around restricting screen time and proposed more Play as a way of combating...
wooden blocks, spatial reasoning and STEM skills
it turns out that playing with wooden or other blocks in early childhood can be directly linked to STEM skills in later life – and so, is most important for...