I’ve thinking a lot about affordances recently. An affordance is something in the environment that makes an offer to a person, or that reveals a possible function. Here is an example: a flat hard surface about 20 – 40 cm off the ground affords sitting.
About Rethinking Childhood
This website is managed by Tim Gill. Tim is one of the UK's leading thinkers on childhood. His research, writing and consultancy work has a real, positive impact on children’s everyday lives.Facebook
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My twitter feed
- We are happier in connected cities, says study. Hello again, Jane Jacobs! http://t.co/j9FG5RUe. @Kaid_at_NRDC in @atlanticcities 12 hours ago
- maybe-till they hit their teens... > @alaindebotton: At every stage of parenting, the worries of the previous stage feel madly exaggerated 16 hours ago
- Long, good, right. via @copenhagenize @ianwalker RT @mrc7cam: Who is cycling for? http://t.co/HDG1LAEL #cycling 16 hours ago
- As someone who's just paid their tax bill and knows about self-employment, this makes my blood boil. Lots. http://t.co/QyEV8278 16 hours ago
- More on cycling: great piece via @davehill: #London cycling safety campaign builds & builds: http://t.co/L9UjOGSE 20 hours ago




