Certify a Playful Learning Site
What is Certification?
Organizations interested in becoming Certified Playful Learning sites should complete this application to show how their project brings playful learning to life. Certified sites join the ever-expanding global Playful Learning Network.
Who should apply?
Playful Learning Certification is open to anyone who is bringing playful learning to their communities. Applicants can be community members, architects, government officials, families, or anyone else who has developed a playful learning project.
PLL certifies projects at two different stages of development:
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Projects in which activities for a site have been developed but have not yet been installed
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Projects in which activities for a site have been developed and installed
Featured Site
Hear from one of our first certified sites about the process and what excites them about being a certified PLL.
What are the Criteria?
Community Engagement
Section 1 asks how you partnered with your community: how you listened, gathered feedback, and included their ideas, culture, and values in the project.
Infusion of 21st Century Skills
Section 2 asks how the research-based components of playful learning are integrated into your design.
Rejuvenation and Maintenance
Section 3 asks you to explain your post-installation plans and how you will ensure long-term upkeep of your site, including who will maintain it, how often, and how the community will stay involved.
Certified Playful Learning sites receive the following benefits
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Recognition that site(s) have been designed according to the principles of playful learning (an asset for funding and publicity), designated by a plaque to display at the installation site
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Connection with peers implementing Playful Learning Landscapes and access to playful learning resources (e.g., PLL workshops, trainings, and webinars)
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Option to feature the site on PLL’s website and locator app
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A press packet and marketing materials to publicize your installation
