World Organization for Early Childhood Education
Awards in Education

PlaY AND Resilience Project

Play and Resilience

"Resilience is the ability to adapt well in the face of significant sources of stress and recover from setbacks."

In other words, it is the quality of "bouncing back"
(Ginsburg & Jablow, 2015).

Ginsburg and Jablow (2015) identify
"7 Crucial Cs" that resilience constitutes, including:

Competence

ability to handle situations effectively

Connection

handle situations effectively

Coping

ability to cope effectively with stress

Control

ability to control the outcomes of their decision

Confidence

belief in one's own abilities

Character

sense of right and wrong

Contribution

understanding of the importance of personal contribution

Ginsburg, K. R., & Jablow, M. M. (2015). Building resilience in children and teens: Giving kids roots and wings (3rd edition). Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics.

1. Phase 1: 2014–2016

The first phase of the project consisted of the identification and dissemination of good practices on this topic. OMEP called for such good practices worldwide and attracted 36 project entries from 18 countries. Seven projects were selected as having demonstrated outstanding qualities and potential, and the representatives of these projects were invited to present their projects at the first Play and Resilience Symposium during the 2016 OMEP World Conference held in July 2016.


Project Concept Note

DOWNLOAD

Symposium 2016

READ MORE

2. Phase 2: 2017 ~

The second phase focuses on capacity development of key stakeholders and development of culturally appropriate resource materials to support young children in disadvantaged communities of China and sub-Saharan Africa, so that they develop attitudes, competencies and skills relevant to resilience.


Play and Resilience Project Phase 2 Brochure

DOWNLOAD

Publication of Play and Resilience Project –
"Supporting childhood resilience through play:
A facilitation guide for early childhood practitioners"

DOWNLOAD

Publication of Play and Resilience Project –
"Supporting childhood resilience through play:
A facilitation guide for early childhood
practitioners" (Chinese version)

DOWNLOAD

Symposium 2017

READ MORE

Symposium 2018

READ MORE

OMEP DRC

READ MORE

KENYA

READ MORE

SIERRA LEONE

READ MORE