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🎈Pop-up and play
🎨Immersive art and play workshops
🎭Led by a qualified therapeutic play practitioner
📍Birmingham and West Mids
🔋Powered by @made_cic

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Officially qualified as a Therapeutic Play Practitioner

This journey has stretched me, grounded me, and reminded me why I do this work. Sitting with children in their world, listening through play, and holding safe spaces where words aren’t always needed has been a real privilege.

I’m grateful for the learning, the supervision, the moments of reflection, and the children who trusted me enough to show up just as they are.

Thankful for everyone who supported, challenged, and believed in me along the way. On to the next chapter- fully, certified play therapist 🤍 by @theplaycycle

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Hi, me again 👋

It’s been over 2 years since my last introduction and wow… time has absolutely flown.

I’m Jade, founder of The Playcycle, alongside my two little sidekicks, Miss Chief and Meatballs l, my playcyclers turned play workers.

At The Playcycle, we create immersive play experiences which include; sensory play, messy play, loose parts, nature and creative art for children aged 6 months+.

A little update since last time… I’m now a qualified therapeutic play practitioner (hooray 🥳), which means I also offer 1:1 therapeutic play sessions ✨

Alongside The Playcycle, I also wear a few other hats. -co-founder & CEO @made_cic
-ISVA
-Board member @ampersand_projects
-Occasional play worker @_parakeet_studio
-Studying for a diploma in play therapy. Safe to say life stays busy 🐝

There are lots of exciting projects happening across all the organisations I’m part of, so if you’d like to keep up with the journey, creativity, community work, and everything in between - make sure you’re following along across the pages.

Thanks for being here and supporting this little play-filled corner of the world 🤍 by @theplaycycle

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Today’s pic of the day 📷 titled: ‘ Don’t worry I’m not a witch’ 🤣 by @theplaycycle

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BRUM… we’re getting outside together! 👟💚🌳

On 25th October, some of Brum’s brilliant independent businesses are coming together for something that isn’t about selling, shopping or spending…

It’s about COMMUNITY. 💚

We’re meeting at Sutton Park for Brum’s Big Community Walk — a chance to get outside, move our bodies, meet new people, connect with some of the businesses behind our city and just enjoy being together.

Powdered by - @therasadventurer @_bmajorcic @essence_youth_mentoring @essenceboystomen @theplaycycle @made_cic @samsvegandelights @ltfitness_hub @twinpztwinsanefitness @elevated.up
@iheartfood.ltd @fabricofthecommunity @justwalkuk
@levelup @sosho.events @higherselfthemovement @tkz_fitness

And the best bit?

🎟️ IT’S COMPLETELY FREE!

📅 25th October
📍 Sutton Park — Boldmere Gate
🎟️ Free tickets available on Eventbrite (link in bio).

Whether you come with your family, your friends or turn up on your own — come walk with us. 👟🌳💚

Tag someone you want to bring along 👇🏽

#birmingham #suttonpark #brumsbigcommunitywalk
#birminghambusiness #community

ARE YOU COMING TO BRUM’S BIG COMMUNITY WALK? 👟💚 taken in Sutton Park by @theplaycycle

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11 days ago

P L A Y T R A Y S 🐑 🐄 🐖

I’ve had a few people ask if I could share some simple play ideas to try at home with the children whilst I’m on a break from playgroup. So I’ll be sharing some easy ideas using things you may already have lying around the house.

First up is this little farm-themed sensory tray!

For this one, I used a selection of farm animals and a few different sensory bases, including oats, some artificial turf and a bit of hay.

The turf was from a small craft roll, which I cut to fit my Inspire My Play tray insert. You could also swap the turf for some peas, lettuce or cut some actual grass.

As for the hay, I just happened to have some lying around, as you do! 😂 But you could easily use shredded brown envelopes, packing paper or even spaghetti instead.

For the water, I simply mixed a little paint with water, and for the pigs’ muddy patch, I used cocoa powder, flour and water.

Finally for the chickens I used dried corn kernels but you could use fresh sweetcorn, or cornflakes as an edible alternative.

And that’s it! Nothing too complicated or expensive. Just set it up and let the children explore, play and use their imaginations however they choose.

I’ll be sharing a few more simple ideas over the coming posts, so keep an eye out!

As always, make sure the materials are suitable for your child’s age and stage, and supervise play, especially with small items. by @theplaycycle

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• PRAISE • PAINT •

Celebrating Our Journey

Join us as we reflect on where God has brought us and our families from, and celebrate the journey that has shaped who we are today.

Bring along a photo, keepsake or meaningful artefact that represents your story or the journey of your parents, grandparents or ancestors to the UK.

Together, we’ll use memories, conversation and creativity to honour those who came before us, celebrate how far we’ve come and give thanks for the journey.

Remember • Reflect • Share • Create • Celebrate

Our journey tells our story.
Our memories carry our legacy.
Our praise celebrates how far God has brought us. 🙏🏾

Women only event • book via eventbrite • link in bio by @theplaycycle

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S H A R K F R E N Z Y 🦈 by @theplaycycle

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P R A I S E & P A I N T

We’re now four workshops into our Praise & Paint series with @made_cic

These sessions bring together women aged 40+ for a beautiful combination of faith, fellowship, creativity and nature — creating space to connect, express themselves and enjoy time together.

There are plenty more workshops to come, with the series continuing through to March next year.

If you’re interested in joining us or finding out more, head over to @made_cic or follow MADE CIC on Eventbrite to keep up to date with upcoming sessions.

Sessions are facilitated by the wonderful @bekorah by @theplaycycle

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a month ago

P O S T P O N E D

Hey everyone, hope you are all well.. I have a little update; unfortunately I am going to have to temporarily postpone The playcycle playgroup. 😔

I have recently had to have (minor) surgery, I am fine and recovering well, but unfortunately it means I am banned from any lifting for 6-8 weeks, and the playgroup set ups require a lot of heavy lifting.

I will be back as soon as possible and I will keep you updated on when our monthly playgroup will return. (I will still be making an appearance at parakeet playgroup just on lighter duties 😉)

I look forward to seeing you soon.

Jade ✌🏾 by @theplaycycle

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P L A Y C Y C L E 🌺 by @theplaycycle

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2 months ago

National Play Day was all about celebrating the power of play!

Last weekend we had the privilege of being part of Sandwell Council’s Summer Festival, where children explored the endless possibilities of loose parts play. Using everyday materials, they built, created, imagined, solved problems and worked together, all through child-led play.

Loose parts play shows that you don’t need expensive equipment to create meaningful experiences. By giving children the freedom to explore, take risks, be creative and lead their own play, we help build confidence, communication and imagination.

Here’s to celebrating play, curiosity and giving every child the opportunity to learn through fun.

Happy National Play Day! 🎉 taken in Sandwell Valley Country Park by @theplaycycle

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