Play Africa, thanks to Rotary Club Mercer Island, showed the world how water can be used to educate they launched their newest exhibit, the sensory water table, with children, parents, and members from Rotary Club Northcliff and Johannesburg New Dawn, on 28 August.
Business development manager of Play Africa Cheyl-Lyn Selman explained what the new exhibit aims to achieve. “The sensory water table will be used to teach children things in a therapeutic fashion thanks to the water. They will be able to improve their motor skills, communication, and creativity by learning what can sink and float on water.”
Play Africa, situated at Constitution Hill, is a non-profit company and social enterprise dedicated to creating child-centered spaces that spark creativity and learning through hands-on, experiential activities. They have many exhibits on their premises that help teach children maths, language, their rights and more – all in creative and productive space.
Rotary Northcliff and Johannesburg New Dawn were present at the launch on behalf of their American counterparts. Rotary Club Northcliff’s Paul Westcott said they were dazzled by Play Africa’s techniques. He said, “We were very impressed with Play Africa’s approach to early childhood learning and development and the scope and breadth of their contribution.”
Johannesburg New Dawn’s president Judy Sligcher shared similar thoughts, “I’m so proud that something like this exists in the heart of Johannesburg and I think that the organisers are doing brilliant work. I wish them every success in their endeavours.”
Westcott added that Play Africa and the work they do are exactly the sort of organisations they would like to assist, “We will be introducing Play Africa to a centre for them to obtain books for their reading corner. We also hope to make Play Africa one of our club projects.”
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