Play & Learn L.A. Will Promote Family Values
-
Countering the challenge of scarce family time, Play & Learn L.A. Centers will be places away from domestic distractions, where parents and caregivers have the chance to get lost in the moment of interacting with their children.
-
They will environments where families play and connect in meaningful ways.
Play & Learn L.A. Will Protect Children from Society’s Assault Against Childhood
-
Play & Learn L.A. Centers will be places that don’t impose a strict agenda or schedule, where children can spend time playing.
-
They will celebrate play and creativity and respect childhood.
Play & Learn L.A. Will Be a Catalyst for a Better Community
-
Play & Learn L.A. Centers' exhibits, programs and workshops will be valuable resources, especially in communities where enrichment programs have been reduced or cut due to budget constraints.
-
Play & Learn L.A. can be a bridge to cultural institutions such as California Science Center to be in the community.
Play & Learn L.A. can be a catalyst to create a much greater emphasis on early childhood education and skillful parenting.
-
Play & Learn L.A. will collaborate with educational and social service organizations and offer workshops for parents, teachers and childcare professionals.
Play & Learn L.A. Will Serve as a Town Square and Build Social Capital.
· A landmark examination of civic engagement, Working Together: Community Involvement in America, indicates that children are one of the most likely subjects to motivate community involvement. Children’s museums engage families and individual citizens to share their talents and points of view.
Submitted by: Scott McVarish
Comments