Playful Learning by Design is a comprehensive, open-source course that empowers educators to teach the art of transforming urban spaces into vibrant hubs of learning and connection. Whether you adopt the full curriculum or integrate individual building blocks into your existing courses, this flexible resource provides a complete roadmap for creating child-friendly environments that spark curiosity, foster development, and strengthen communities. Drawing on evidence-based research and proven participatory design methods, these freely available materials equip you to teach the next generation of designers how to partner authentically with communities and turn ordinary sidewalks, plazas, and parks into extraordinary learning opportunities.

Everything you need to bring Playful Learning to life in your classroom including

• Detailed lesson plans
• Adaptable resources (lectures, assignments, and suggested readings)
• Hands-on service learning activities

• Educators in undergraduate or graduate programs in architecture, design and urban planning
• Educators new to community-engaged pedagogy or participatory design