The Balanced Play Pyramid: a practical framework for better play provision

Play is often discussed in broad, idealistic terms. In practice, those working with children need something more concrete. You need a way to make decisions on the ground. What to prioritise. What to provide more of. What to limit.

The Balanced Play Pyramid was developed to do exactly that. It offers a simple structure for thinking about play as a whole system, not a set of disconnected activities.