Blooms and Buds

We have some exciting news! We’ve just launched the Blooms and Buds YouTube channel: a tiny, cheerful hub of child‑friendly resources tied to our upcoming children’s book, Junie’s Whirlwind of Wonder.

We have only just started creating content for the channel, so resources are limited for now. Still, we are excited to continue growing it with short calming activities, possible read‑aloud snippets, and practical tips for parents, teachers, and therapists.

Comments are automatically turned off on YouTube to keep the channel child‑friendly. But we’d still love to hear your thoughts and what other resources would be most helpful. Feel free to leave a comment or PM us. Thanks for the support!

Channel: https://www.youtube.com/

🌟 Looking to Hire! 🌟

We are excited to share that we’ve written a new children's book celebrating the beauty of a neurodivergent mind and the important role a pause plays in understanding others. We want to authentically represent this story, and so we are seeking an illustrator with ADHD who can bring this vision to life.

For attention, we’ve included an AI-generated book cover created on Ideogram in our preferred whimsical watercolour style. If you or someone you know has the passion and perspective to illustrate this journey, we’d love to connect!

🌿Consultancy Project for Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden🌿

It’s all coming together! Tomorrow marks the exciting launch of our consultancy project for Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden’s first Wonders in Nature Playgroup for 2 to 3-year-olds and their parents! Despite the overcast day, it was all sunshine and smiles as we setup our learning environment.

As we prepare for our first cohort, we want to highlight how this project brings together the collective knowledge of experts from various departments - Education, Fauna, Flora, and Regenerative Agriculture - creating a rich and one-of-a-kind learning experience. A special thank you to the Facilities Team for ensuring that our space is safe and child-friendly. Here’s a sneak peek of the beautiful space!

To learn more about the program, please visit: https://www.kfbg.org/en/events/wonders-in-naturenature-based-parent-child-playgroupeight-sessions-sunday-mornings

I am honored to be invited to share my insights and stories in the final episode of the SCRAPPIES webinar series, focusing on the magic of loose parts play at home and at school.

Join me, and my special little play expert guest, as we explore the endless possibilities that loose parts offer for creativity, learning, and engagement. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply passionate about play, there's something for everyone!

Looking forward to connecting with all of you and sharing ideas on how to inspire playful learning experiences.

With much love,
Rafaella

Register now! SCRAPPIES webinar series 6 | Honouring Children’s Voices: Supporting Loose Parts Play at Home and at School with Rafaella Tung The last webinar in the SCRAPPIES project webinar series unfolds 3rd December, as Rafaella Tung takes participants on a mindset shifting journey with her children's book: The Magical Box

🌟 Support Playright Fun Flag Day 2024! 🌟

Good morning, everyone! Today, Playright is kicking off our flag day in the Hong Kong Island area, and as supporting partners, we couldn’t be more excited! When you’re walking around town, you might see some of our amazing volunteers dressed up in fun costumes and encouraging everyone to buy flags. We would love for your support!

The money raised today will go towards enhancing our resources and providing even better play services for children and families in need. At Playright, we truly believe in the value of children and the joy play brings.

If you can’t make it out in person? No problem! You can still participate in our online flag-selling activity. Every little bit helps!
https://www.simplygiving.com/event/4a9a339c-8670-4fab-b2cc-487e6c67f3c6

Playright Children’s Play Association (Playright) is a charity that was founded back in 1987 by Mrs. Marden right here in Hong Kong. For over thirty years, we’ve been on a mission to promote children’s play because we know how important it is for their happiness and growth. Thank you for being part of our journey!

#金旗 #為善最樂 #賣旗 #捐款 #籌款 #支持智樂 #支持兒童遊戲 #角色扮演 #兒童

How exciting to be celebrating the first-ever International Day of Play with my children, as it marks a significant step in the ongoing work to make sure play is valued for its multitude of benefits.

“The international day creates a unifying moment at global, national, and local levels to elevate the importance of play. It signals a call for policies, training, and funding to get play integrated into education and community settings worldwide.”

Let us unite in promoting and prioritising play!

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✨ 𝟭𝘀𝘁 香港教育大學幼兒教育學系 𝗘𝗱𝗨𝗛𝗞 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 ✨

Apologies for the lack of updates on social media - it's clearly not our strong suit! But the stories that have made Blooming Buds what it was continue to live on.

We're proud to share that many of the inspiring stories about our children’s mark making have been presented at a recent symposium. By sharing the remarkable capabilities of children who have been through our care, we aim to advocate for all young minds and the importance of nurturing their potential.

Though you may not see us on social media often, rest assured our mission to advocate for best practices remain strong. We're grateful for your ongoing support as we continue this important work.

How have the stories from your child's early education made an impact? We'd love to have you share your thoughts!

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀

Better late than never! We're thrilled to finally share with you the presentation from last year's Learning and Teaching Expo. The recent Dalton School author event reminded us of the profound impact of sharing the magic of loose parts in education wth families. Join us as we unveil the video, offering valuable insights into how these versatile objects inspire creativity and ignite imagination in children. Please feel free to share it with your family and friends, and let the magic of loose parts unfold.

LTE 2022 - Playful Learning: The Power of Loose Parts LTE 2022 Day 3 - Early Childhood Education Theatre

Join us at Dalton School Hong Kong STEAM fair for an incredible morning of play-based learning and exploration. We will be leading an author event for our children’s book ‘The Magical Box’ at 11:30am. Hope to see you then!

If you’re in the Tin Hau area today, please stop by to say “Hello” at the Back to School Open Day and Bazaar at Fairchild Junior Academy. We will be selling our children’s book ‘The Magical Box’ and loose parts kits as part of our continued journey to share with parents the vast potential of loose parts play!