WEEK ONE of APAS In Week one of APAS we watched and learned about the children and the way they engage in play. We introduced the ever-successful messy mud kitchen, the beautiful, colorful sandy river as well as cloth, clips and more. We welcomed back returning kids and introduced new kids to the idea behind KOOP- self-directed play using loose parts. We enjoy watching the kids play their way! We will be sending monthly newsletters and pictures. Please remember we play outdoors for the most part and love to get dirty. Please send your child with: 1. A change of clothes- we love to get messy! 2. A water bottle- we do not like using paper cups as we prefer to GO GREEN. We will not be providing

Year 2 Adventure Play Afterschool! Play every day! KOOP is so excited to be offering our second year of Adventure Play Afterschool (APAS) at University Primary School! APAS is here to provide a completely child- led, play focused time for kids in a world where that time continues to shrink compared to previous generations. Each day we provide an ever-changing array of loose parts which allow kids to play their way! Some days we might have electronics and tools for tinkering. Depending on the child's ideas for that day we may fill up tubs with water or paint, use building blocks and legos for projects. The children can take advantage of the endless materials for their innovations, like: C