{"id":2542,"date":"2020-02-28T16:05:33","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T16:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tagtiv8.com\/?p=2542"},"modified":"2020-02-28T16:20:46","modified_gmt":"2020-02-28T16:20:46","slug":"why-play-connectivity-creativity-with-physical-activity-pa-physically-active-learning-pal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tagtiv8.com\/why-play-connectivity-creativity-with-physical-activity-pa-physically-active-learning-pal\/","title":{"rendered":"Why PLAY? Connectivity & Creativity with Physical Activity (PA) & Physically Active Learning (PAL)"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week we were working with a school in London, when we heard an adult say, <\/span>\u201cWhat\u2019s the point of playing with Maths?\u201d<\/b> Rather than reply, we waited to watch her respond to a Tagtiv8 session, knowing full well the impact in advance. Cue a 180 degree about turn: <\/span>\u201cNow I get it – it\u2019s fun, it\u2019s active and it\u2019s sticky!\u201d <\/b>The latter term doesn\u2019t just apply to the velcro on the tags and belts. It\u2019s all about the learning – our \u2018move and learn\u2019 approaches make learning memorable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tagtiv8 and the LEGO Foundation – a Shared Ethos<\/b><\/h3>\n

When we created Tagtiv8, we looked to the <\/span>LEGO Foundation<\/span><\/a> as our inspiration. Why? Well, the name lego derives from an abbreviation in Danish of \u201cplay well\u201d – leg godt. Or you could simply read this awesome <\/span>article<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We wanted to create a resource that appealed to children of all ages – from Early Years to Primary\/Elementary and beyond. As teachers and school leaders, we need to create and develop innovative solutions to health and education issues – crucial in these days of increasingly sedentary lifestyles.<\/span><\/p>\n

As Sarah Bouchie, Head of Global Programmes at the Lego Foundation says, \u201cLearning through play is all about:<\/span><\/p>\n