Berlin Introduces Roadway Playground: Traffic Toy Mat Unveiled - Berlin unveils a transport experiment zone
**New Sustainable Play Mat Teaches Berlin's Young Ones About City Mobility**
In an innovative collaboration between Berlin institutions, a new play mat is set to hit the online shelves of Spielwende, starting from Tuesday evening. Developed by BUND Berlin, the Senate Administration for Education, BVG, S-Bahn Berlin, and toy manufacturer Spielwende, this educational play mat aims to teach children about sustainable mobility in the city.
The play mat, recently unveiled, replicates Berlin's traffic world, including U-Bahn, S-Bahn, bike paths, and pedestrian zones. Children can learn about important city locations like the Brandenburg Gate, TV Tower, Charité, Red City Hall, kindergartens, schools, playgrounds, and a sandbox through this interactive playground.
Melanie Hartung from BUND Berlin states, "The mobility transition can start in the children's room." By demonstrating how exciting and sustainable mobility in Berlin can be, on a level children can understand, the play mat encourages environmentally friendly practices from an early age.
According to BUND Berlin, the play mat is successful because it shows how sustainable mobility in Berlin can be. The project forms part of Berlin's education strategy for sustainable development, aligning with the city's commitment to a greener future.
In a commendable move, BVG and S-Bahn Berlin will give away 60 mats each to Berlin kindergartens, as announced by the BUND. The play mat will also be used in future practical days for traffic education.
Spielwende has also developed a similar mat for Hamburg, indicating the potential for this initiative to expand across cities. This play mat offers a unique opportunity for children to learn about sustainable mobility and city locations in a fun and engaging way.
By incorporating various transportation modes, such as buses, trams, bicycles, and electric cars, the play mat educates children about different sustainable transportation options available in cities. Children can engage with the play mat by moving toy vehicles around the city layout, learning about traffic rules and the importance of using public transport.
Highlighting green spaces and bike paths, the play mat encourages children to appreciate the role of sustainable mobility in reducing pollution and promoting a healthier environment. By navigating toy vehicles through the city, children can develop spatial awareness and learn about route planning, which can be essential for future independence.
The inclusion of community centers, schools, and other public facilities can foster an understanding of community services and how they are integrated into urban planning. With the play mat, children can learn about the layout of their city and how different locations are connected.
This innovative play mat is a testament to the collaborative efforts of Berlin institutions in promoting sustainable practices and education. By teaching children about sustainable mobility and city locations, the play mat contributes to the city's vision of a greener, more sustainable future.
- The new play mat, part of Berlin's education strategy for sustainable development, also aligns with the city's commitment to sustainable living and lifestyle.
- This interactive playground, available in home-and-garden stores like Spielwende, not only teaches children about city mobility but also encourages sustainable-living practices.
- With its focus on environmentally friendly practices, this unique play mat serves as a valuable learning tool for education-and-self-development, fostering early understanding of urban planning and sustainable living.
