Chão da Manu [Manu’s Floor] by Graziela Kunsch

At the meeting Chão da Manu, organized by lumbung artist Graziela Kunsch, families with infants and toddlers aged four months to three years are invited to gather around a large blanket, on which materials and furniture that are good for babies to explore will be placed. While babies play freely, adults can observe and share their parenting experiences.

Based on her experience as a mother and inspired by the pedagogical approach of Hungarian pediatrician Emmi Pikler, the artist Graziela Kunsch addresses topics such as mindful relationship during caregiving, cooperation and autonomy, free motor development (no early encouragement of sitting, standing, walking), and how to prepare a good environment for free play at home. When the artist returns to Brazil, families may decide to continue the meetings around the blanket in parks or other specific places in Kassel.

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