The Urban Griot Playground

The Urban Griot Playground study investigates how leveraging cultural systems can lead to a transformation of praxis in PreK-3 education through systematic integration of cultural tools and embodied practices into the learning ecology.

If you have a child aged 3 to 6, they are the right fit for UGP workshop.

The workshop series comprises of four modules, each session is divided into three parts:

A communal gathering promoting relationship-building through group activities and interactive communication.

Stimulating children's multiple literacies using technology-based tasks and multimedia content creation.

Engaging in drama and improvisation to create performance pieces that embody children's identities and values.

Each workshop session (module) is focused on a different area, integrating literacy and STEAM learning objectives

We extend your child's learning journey to the home with at home activities to reinforce the skills they picked up in the workshop, and deepen their understanding.

Your child will have access to our interactive digital game, Alphariddims. The game continues the rhythm-based challenges learned in the workshop, to reinforce the concepts learned.

Parental engagement at home is key. We provide a reflection journal/survey integrated within the game for parents to discuss and understand their child's learning experiences more deeply.

Repetition and application of newly learned skills are key to effective learning. By applying the skills learned in the workshops to the home environment, you'll enhance your child's overall learning journey.

Enrolling in UGP is simple, follow these steps.