Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Play is fundamental to how children learn, grow and make sense of the world. In an era where screens and stories shape so much of childhood, this illuminating conversation explores the powerful role play holds across pop culture and everyday life.
Join international children's media expert David Kleeman (US), play advocate Anthony Semann and early childhood researcher Prof Louise Paatsch along with ACMI’s Director of Curatorial, Programming and Education Emily Sexton as they unpack how popular culture influences playful learning — from building resilience and supporting social connection to nurturing imagination and curiosity.
Visit the exhibition: https://www.acmi.net.au/whats-on/play-school-come-and-play/
Play is fundamental to how children learn, grow and make sense of the world. In an era where screens and stories shape so much of childhood, this illuminating conversation explores the powerful role play holds across pop culture and everyday life.
Join international children's media expert David Kleeman (US), play advocate Anthony Semann and early childhood researcher Prof Louise Paatsch along with ACMI’s Director of Curatorial, Programming and Education Emily Sexton as they unpack how popular culture influences playful learning — from building resilience and supporting social connection to nurturing imagination and curiosity.
Visit the exhibition: https://www.acmi.net.au/whats-on/play-school-come-and-play/
