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Toy Library Study Visit - Paris, July 2019

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18 September 2019
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A Storytelling report by Ileana Toscano, Lead Expert, with the collaboration of Paola Amato, Ad hoc Expert
A report storytelling of the Partners’ Study Visit (July 1st & 2nd 2019) to learn how to set up a Toy Library

Mother playing with her infant child at the Paris Toy Library during a Playful Paradigm Study Visit

France has a long tradition about Toy Libraries and playful activities. French cities have been developing play strategies for engaging with local communities. In suburbs, first and foremost they use play for involving vulnerable groups of people and promoting participation.

When the City of Udine decided to set up a Toy Library they looked at France for consolidated theory and practical advice. In particular, they visited Paris surroundings with yet long traditions on Toy libraries, to get training and information about staff role and play tools.

Continue reading the report HERE