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The POWER of Play — Boy finds solace in kites amidst war devastation — WATCH HERE

29th June 2024: 79 new stories worldwide inc 3 vids

The Strong National Museum of Play Launches a Call to Never Stop Playing | LBBOnline

Giant sinkhole swallows part of Illinois soccer field where children often play | CBC News

Kids invited to play in nature in this early childhood program at The Mishawaka Res

Kids invited to play in nature in this early childhood program at The Mishawaka Res

ABIGAIL SMULDERS: Reimagining early childhood education - the power of play and innovation

E-Play - latest news from PlayBoard NI

colorful shape-sorting puzzle installation sets up a creative children's play place in london

Local theatre plays key role in children's well being - The Sun-Gazette Newspaper

Playing youth sports linked to better mental health in adults

Stronger Kids | United States | KidStrong

Chelsea Flower Show: The London garden where adults aren't allowed

Get kids playing outside this summer with our favourite backyard toys - National | Globalnews.ca

Francis Alÿs shows that child's play is a serious business

Right to play: How children caught in conflicts miss out - TRT Afrika

Botswana celebrates inaugural International Day of Play

Council grants funding to Rutherglen play scheme

From play, kids can develop all sorts of skills - emotional, social, physical, fine-motor

DoodleHATCH Interactive Art Museum inspires creativity, imagination in kids

Summer Reading Game - Adventure Begins at Your Library

4 Examples of Supporting Children's Play in Low-Income Urban Neighborhoods

On These Magic Shores: exploring spaces for children's play - in pictures

Parent 'disgusted' with raw sewage leak at children's play park

Summer play all day? Why kids still need a steady sleep routine - WTOP News

Home - Imagination Playground

Caitlin Murray explains why she's never engaged in 'imaginary play' with her three kids, sparking…

Parenting in the Far North: Supporting children through the power of play therapy

Children can and should play outdoors even in the summer, says doctor

Just Play, moving beyond sports to building resilient children and communities

New UK government 'must address play crisis' as a third of children...

Government warns that playground equipment gets hot

Safety on playgrounds during heat wave

Children's rights in youth work

Local charity scoops team prize at national youth work awards

Do girls really prefer to play with dolls? Scientists think they've solved this mystery of…

Playing is a vital part of children's development - says expert

Sarah Simpson Column: Passion for sports comes from where you'd least expect it

San Jose children's museum expands with new interactive educational area

Open Play Nest Sessions - Kidzu Children's Museum

The Importance Of Play: Ensuring Every Child's Right

This suburban 'sanctuary' is no junkyard - it's an alternative way for Aussie kids to play

Bristol school pupils let off some steam at annual play day

Pave the Way for Kids to Play: Kiwanis Club broaches new park improvements

Intern Duo Shares Positive, Playful Experience

Right To Play partners with People's Postcode Lottery to empower children | Charity Today News

4 Examples of Supporting Children's Play in Low-Income Urban Neighborhoods

A new Ohio playground allows kids of all abilities to play together

Bringing back the fun factor: why play needs a bigger role in sport | Cath Bishop

Art Play a new way for kids to have fun - The Troy Messenger

Learning and healing through play in humanitarian crises | Brookings

Toys & STEAM

Boston scouts send SOS over 'volunteer crisis'

Nowhere to play: One in three children in Northern Ireland say they do not have enough places to…

Day of Play: Denmark co-founding project improving mental health of children in Lebanon

International Day of Play promotes play for a better world

International Day of Play - Promoting Children's Right To Play

'Just like I used to do': Why Peter wants to give his children an 80s childhood

Playful learning supports student growth in times of crisis

The science of play

Media, Play, and Healing in the Midst of Crisis - Sesame Workshop

Let's Put Play on the Agenda

IKEA and artist Janelle Monáe collaborate for serious play | Ingka Group

International Day of the African Child Celebrated in Musanze

The Linda Garvin Affect takes Effect: “Let The Children Play!”

Child’s play: how and why the cinema experience inspires kids’ imaginations

Miracle League helps El Paso kids with disabilities play sports

Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum celebrates one year in new location and unveils new exhibit

20th June 2024: 63 new stories worldwide

Children facing a 'brutal' loss of time and space for play at state schools

Two-thirds of council-funded youth centres in England closed since 2010

On These Magic Shores: exploring spaces for children's play - in pictures

How a local charity brings accessibility to the forefront with Join Together Festival | Charity…

RMG sector's 'green' transition

Bringing back the fun factor: why play needs a bigger role in sport | Cath Bishop

New play space for children and their families opens in South Porcupine

Every Kid Can Play program reopening applications for kids facing financial barriers

In Solon, where will the children play this summer?

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District street closure plan to boost children's play

Summer screen time: Balancing video games with educational activities for kids

'We have to be all things to our children': how a school made sure pupils had time to play

The benefits of 'risky play' for our children - ABC listen

Alexander parents led push for a new playground so kids of all abilities can play together - WOUB…

How play time is helping North Ayrshire pupils get the best start in life

AHA! A Hands-On Adventure, A Children's Museum

Every child has the right to play

School's Out. Time for a Social Media Reset.

Ensuring Every Child's Right to Play: Global Efforts by Right To Play | Charity Today News

School’s out, and the kids are bored. That’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Unique kid's game inspires AP photographer in Guyana | Loop Caribbean News

Owasso woman opens new children's play place featuring tiny town, storefronts

Protecting children's right to play

No More Tag? The New Rules for Recess Deprive Children of Play in the Name of 'Safety'

Entrepreneur to lead commission on children's access to play

New inquiry into play aims to give children back their childhoods

How play can advance gender equality - Plan International

Himley Park set to welcome new children's play area | Dudley Council News

Playing fields sold off, swimming pools closed down - state-school children don't have a sporting…

2024 MLB Play Ball

'Just like I used to do': Why Peter wants to give his children an 80s childhood

International Day of Play promotes play for a better world

Day of Play: Denmark co-founding project improving mental health of children in Lebanon

Closure of more than a thousand youth centres could have lasting impact on society | News, Press…

General Election 2024: Key manifesto pledges for youth work

'Mountain Man' youth worker comes out on top at national youth work awards

New team to talk to minority of young people causing issues in town centre

Heat Safety: Playground equipment can burn exposed skin

Safer Playspaces and Community Environments releases toolkit

Wood chips or rubber surface? La Crosse area safety campaign compiles "toolkit" for developing safe…

Keep an eye on the playscapes. High temperatures in Michigan could make them hot to touch.

No More Tag? The New Rules for Recess Deprive Children of Play in the Name of 'Safety'

Childhood devoid of play

Miami Children's Museum - Art, Culture, Community

Play, refreshing, life-changing, but sometimes therapeutic for children -Experts

Cardinals encourage kids to PLAY BALL

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Social Media Messed Up Our Kids. Now It Is Making Us Ungovernable. | NOEMA

Kids to collect signatures to play in Quebec town

South Bristol Toy Library helps families save money and the planet

2024/25 Review of the National Occupational Standards for Playwork (NOS) - Play England

Outdoor activities boost children's learning

Want to play in the street? Kids in small Quebec town need paperwork to do so | Globalnews.ca

Delivering the Healing Power of Play to Children with Medical Needs: Project Sunshine Announces Its…

One in three children don't have time to play: Play Included puts play back on the agenda this…

Taking education to the next level - How Brainspark Games are revolutionising learning through play

Safeguarding Children Course Recertification | England Football Learning

Working Side By Side with Right To Play in Tanzania to use the power of sport and play to support…

Teen who ran London Marathon told he can't skydive 'due to Down's syndrome'

Working with Sloped Playground Areas

Youth programme changing lives in Irlam as ASB figures continue to fall | Greater Manchester Police

An AP photographer was looking for a cricket match but instead found a most surprising kids game

Childhood Independence, Play, and Raising Happier Kids — The Philadelphia Citizen

13th June 2024

Fair Play Manifesto for 2024 General Election

Fair Play for Children

Lets play!

International Day of Play: Play Builds a Better World for Every Child

Delivering the Healing Power of Play to Children with Medical Needs: Project Sunshine Announces Its…

How can we help children play?

Rising costs for youth sports represents a challenge for families in keeping children active

Beyond the playground: repurposing urban spaces

A Public Housing Playground Barred Outsiders. Neighbors Objected.

Primrose Park Playground Information | City of Boise

UNICEF USA BrandVoice: Harnessing The Power Of Play With Building Blocks In Jamaica

First-Ever International Day of Play Marked to Help Children Reach Full Potential

International Day of Play: What children had to say about play | Children's Commissioner for…

Why is play important? Experts weigh in on International Day of Play

Let our children play. It's fun and it's good for them

No child's play

Harnessing the Power of Play With Building Blocks

'Just like I used to do': Why Peter wants to give his children an 80s childhood

Play should be a fundamental right for all children

International Day of Play promotes play for a better world

Nowhere to play: One in three children in Northern Ireland say they do not have enough places to…

Community Playthings | High Quality Furniture for Child Care, Preschool, & Montessori Classrooms

New UK government 'must address play crisis' as a third of children...

Girls and boys, go out to play - it's a pastime that's in danger of dying out | Yvonne Roberts

E-Play Update - Happy International Day of Play! 🎉

The science of play

Psychologist Warns: Lack of Playtime, Excessive Adult Oversight, Is Hurting Kids

Forget soft play areas. If you want to entertain your children, take them to a skip | Nell Frizzell

Cornell experts, Ithaca elementary students re-imagine outdoor spaces together | Cornell Chronicle

Sofia Elias' Playground Redefines the Interactive Relationship between Object and User

Teresa Heeney: As adults, we need to champion the vital role of play in our children's learning and…

If we let ourselves be led by children in play, could we rediscover simple joys?

Should we allow kids to play risky games?

Play Day for Children in Hanoi underlines power of play in child development

International Day Of Play Reminds Us Why We Need To Stay Playful

Kidcity Children's Museum

Girls and boys, go out to play - it's a pastime that's in danger of dying out | Yvonne Roberts

Resources to support young people interested in volunteering

Detached youth work service will meet youngsters 'wherever they happen to be'

Barrhead youth work group shortlisted for national award

No splishing, splashing, swinging or swaying | People's Defender

A century ago, a Danish architect noticed kids avoiding his parks. His solution? The risky…

'Risky play' could be one of the fixes to the teen mental health crisis

Youth sports' highs and lows on full display in hockey: 'Race to the bottom'

UNICEF participates in ICC Cricket for Good Programme

Street hockey program revived

Some kids that wouldn't be able to play at all without school sports

Neil Gorring - 'Every child has the right to play'

Inclusive Perspectives provides sensory play space for children with special needs

Let our children play - Welford parents' petition to re-open school field to village youngsters

A century ago, a Danish architect noticed kids avoiding his parks. His solution? The risky…

How play strengthens your child's mental health

Increase access to green spaces to solve play crisis, charity urges next government

Halifax celebrating the first International Day of Play with free events

Learning Grove, PNC Foundation celebrate groundbreaking on new outdoor play park - NKyTribune

Psychologist Warns: Lack of Playtime, Excessive Adult Oversight, Is Hurting Kids

Play streets belong to everyone!

Celebrating play streets

Play Today Special Edition- 12 June 2024

Molly, 11, addressing the crowd at #ParliamentSquare yesterday: “When I play, I feel like I’m in a whole different world. A better one.” Her friend Chisom, also 11, said simply: “Play is incredible.” #InternationalDayofPlay #PlayMatters #PlayisPowerful https://londonplay.org.uk/our_news/children-bring-power-of-play-to-heart-of-westminster/

Beyond Fun: UNICEF’s supported Play Day for Children Showcases the Power of Play in Development

UK Government must provide clear Pathway To Play
API issue Open Letter to next Government

Limiting ‘free play’ may be worse than screen time for children, professor says — MSN

How a community campaign is cleaning up rubber mulch playgrounds — Wausau Pilot & Review

International Day Of Play Reminds Us Why We Need To Stay Playful | Mirage News

First-ever International Day of Play marked to help children reach full potential

7th June 2024

Forget soft play areas. If you want to entertain your children, take them to a skip | Nell Frizzell

Fundraising for the Playground at Tautphaus Park

Photos: Children play at Bass Park playground in Wilton

Psychologist Warns: Lack of Playtime, Excessive Adult Oversight, Is Hurting Kids

Little League® Celebrates Play Ball Weekend 2024!

Kiddie Academy® promotes outside play for National Get Outdoors Day on June 8

Boy, 11, shot in head while climbing fence to look for football in Leyland

School holidays Wales: Shelved plan described as a 'waste of time'

The importance of play: Is screen time affecting children's cognitive and developmental skills?

Twenty minutes is all it takes: The sweet spot where kids' boredom turns to play

Exploratory play: MTA's top sensory toys for 2024

Story from Santiam Hospital: 10 helpful tips to keep kids and teens safe all summer long

Memphis Dream Center gives kids 'fun and safe' place to play

Our 2024 Manifesto: Youth work for all young people - National Youth Agency

Our history - National Youth Agency

Nature for all: Bridging health equity through the Initiative-funded Project Nature

People can apply to have their streets closed off to boost children's play

Turkish kids spend over two hours a day on screens: Study - Türkiye News

Nairobi residents welcome plan to protect, children's playgrounds, parks

Play park finally re-opened after improvements worth £100k

Hay Festival: Lauren Child says daydreaming helps child anxiety

Elementary schools ban tag, football, and fun during recess

St. John's School to finish playground safety project with $10,155 Riedel Foundation grant - Muddy…

[Pressure points] Should noise from playgrounds be regulated?

How I Got Here: Nathan Tuft, senior youth work manager, Roundhouse

Ayr youth work project up for national awards

Bradford Play Streets: Council plan to boost activity in children

Madison Children's Museum celebrates grand opening of new exhibit

Inclusive Children United playground officially opens

UNICEF, SACP and the Embassies of Germany and Mongolia with a celebration for over 300 children

Less screen time, more play time: Keeping kids busy over the summer

Learning through play: Children engage in diverse extracurricular activities for International…

'It's cramped, with no room for the children to play'

Children to be prescribed activities like gardening in project to combat loneliness

Three new wild swimming spots given go ahead in Sussex

Give children more time to play on International Day of Play - Play Wales

The Power of Play: Building a Creative Britain

Right To Play and partners secure a new U.N.-designated International Day of Play

Playday 2024 theme announced - Play Wales

Let our children play - Welford parents' petition to re-open school field to village youngsters

Host a play street for Clean Air Day - Around Ealing

The Children's Play Pavilion and Park

2024 International Day of Play

Coram's Fields - Park for children and young people

National playday

Play Quotes | 40 Inspirational Quotes about Play | Playcubed |

Events | Community Playthings

May 2024 - Play/Break Time - Children's Commissioner for Wales

Being active in play environments: The key to children's health and wellbeing

Woman receives wholesome reply from neighbor after complaining about her kids playing

Adult Participation Ignites Play, Imagination in Infants-Toddlers | Mirage News

International Day of Play: Celebrating the power of play despite politicians showing they don’t give a damn

31st May 2024

A History of Play Provision in the UK

Children waiting | Robert Giles | 1977 | ACMI collection

Video games can be good for children - but only if designed right

Find a Children's Museum

Pretend City | Pretend City Children's Museum

The Power of Play: Building a Creative Britain

Toy & Play Trends

Play England advantages and disadvantages - Google Search

Look at streets and open spaces: where are all the children? Blame the war on play | Harriet Grant

National Week of Play 2024 - Lewisham Children & Family Centre

The Children's Play Gallery | The Children's Play Gallery

Home - Clear Sky - The Power of Play

Playing Out in the media - Playing Out

09/05/2024 - St Monica's Avenue in Luton hosts town's first 'Play Street' as part of new scheme to…

See inside the mini seaside town that's a 'world-first' play venue | ITV News

BLOG POST: The play policy agenda in Wales: keeping up momentum

Global School Play Day 2024 | Healthi Kids

Providing new children's play areas across Bristol - The Bristol Mayor

Celebrating play streets

CPSI Code of Professional Conduct

Watch: Children's Play Festival in Haifa - video from the field - live here - News Corporation of…

People can apply to have their streets closed off to boost children's play

We've explored... block play

Home | TREEHOUSE

The stress of recess: Here's how schools are improving playtime

Child's Play - Style Weekly

Explore & More Children's Museum, Beau Fleuve partner for 'Day of Play'

Skateboarding at GCSE: Students aiming for exam success

More than 200 Children with Disabilities Took Part in Fun Run Event in Bishkek

The Toy Foundation calls on companies to donate to toy bank for International Day of Play

Want to Incorporate More Play in Learning? Try the Play Workshop Structure | KQED

'Pretend' games outdo computer rivals in children's poll

Supporting executive function in teens through play

Why 'Go play outside' is good advice at any age on Raising Me podcast

Importance of playtime for young children - Alachua Chronicle

Sunshades, vines, and trees can help keep playgrounds cool " Yale Climate Connections

Play, learn, grow: Why playgrounds are vital to childhood development

Montrose Children's Museum Announces Grand Opening in June

Dear Annie: I think kids today are overscheduled. It's stressing them out - and stressing us out as…

City takes steps to improve safety around schools and playgrounds

Church of Ireland Synod: Call for more funding for youth work

New youth strategy for Bracknell Forest

Heathfield: New youth centre moves a step closer

Dangerous Playground: How Do You De-Risk A Surf Zone? — Surfline

Must know for youth services

Latest News https://www.childsplaycanada.ca/about-us/latest-news/

26th May 2024

Gaza Children Play in Destroyed Car

Nursery School Children Banned From Playing Outside Because Of Noisy Laughter

Starting with Playtime: Supporting Refugee Child Development

Local moms want to normalize independent play in OP - Wednesday Journal

Growing number of children becoming nearsighted, outdoor play can help

New playground gives all kids a chance to play

No space to crawl, play or use a potty: why are thousands of young children living in B&Bs? |…

E-Play - latest news from PlayBoard NI

State of Play | Tackling Social Media Regulations for Children

Play Break: Top 10 Transit-Accessible Seattle Playgrounds | Visit Seattle

Roblox chat feature a potential danger for kids, experts say

Two children electrocuted while playing in Coimbatore gated community' park

Baseball becomes a shelter for Venezuelan children in soccer-mad Peru

Playworkers

A History of Play Provision in the UK

Interactive play space set to transform hospital experience

Music helps local children

Can music therapy improve language development in preterm children by 24 months?

Pledge to give every Cornish child access to music

'How a healthy community should be': how music in youth detention can create new futures

Vietnamese-American artist develops music for children

New rainbow path for Whitecraig play area

Here's how kids can play safe while having fun all summer long

Why 'Go play outside' is good advice at any age on Raising Me podcast

5 Cool Playgrounds In Detroit That Kids Will Love

Shaker Village opens natural children's playscape - The Interior Journal

Advice | Should kids be playing with toy guns?

Play Your Way across North Somerset

Play Ideas & Games

Residents brand Darlington children's play park 'disgrace' after waste is dumped

Chelsea Flower Show 2024: Children plot garden takeover

Why playtime with your kid is important

The importance of play for children & parents

They're Considered Essential to "Well-Rounded" Kids. Some Parents Are Saying "Hell No."

Kids explore nature, paint rocks and more at Bays Mountain's Kids at Bays Day

Park keepers confirm playground safety

"Slippery slides are dangerous": Jules Robinson and Cam Merchant caution parents on playground…

Playground nails: How claims went viral

Slide Into Safety program teaches 3rd graders summer safety

Playground markings to help teach road safety

Innovation in Motion: AAA State of Play Shares Latest Enhancements for Playgrounds Everywhere

Climate change is a new hurdle for children's physical activity levels in Canada

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The return of youth work: letter from Kenton councillors

Warwickshire County Council showcases youth offer - Warwickshire County Council

NCS partnership to define youth services impact on mental health

National Children's Activities Awards 2024 - Gymboree Play & Music

Call for greater focus on play in schools

The Big Ambition for Youth Work | Children's Commissioner for England

Playday 2024 theme announced!

National Week of Play 2024 - Lewisham Children & Family Centre

A World of Learning Through Play

"The Scoop": News from KidsPlay Children's Museum, Winter 2024 - KidsPlay

Risky play for children: Why we should let kids go outside and then get out of the way

New garden and play space inspired and created by young people opens at Wrexham Maelor Hospital

News - Child's Play - Play Games, Feel Better™

7 Ways Children Used to Play Throughout History | Sudeley Castle & Gardens

Playing Out in the media - Playing Out

Play Quotes | 40 Inspirational Quotes about Play | Playcubed |

Coram's Fields - Park for children and young people

09/05/2024 - St Monica's Avenue in Luton hosts town's first 'Play Street' as part of new scheme to…

Giving children the space to play

Children play football or ride their bicycles, seemingly unaware of the danger of the gas …

Work set to begin on children’s play area upgrades — Herald.Wales

Children at play: Inclusive playground coming soon to LeRoy — Smile Politely

International Day of Play | United Nations

19th May 2024

Gaza

Gaza's children: play in a time of crisis - Positive News

Welcome to Pathway To Play: A Manifesto for Children - Association of Play Industries

"It's changed our lives": how playing out helped my children, my neighbours and me - Playing Out

Urgent warning over horrifying discovery GLUED to toddler swings in play area

Theatre play for children in hospital premieres in Bristol

Air Up: scent-flavoured water bottle becomes latest playground craze

Our history - National Youth Agency

Rising knife crime in London is linked to austerity cuts to youth services - here's the evidence

The Big Ambition for Youth Work | Children's Commissioner for England

New members of Cornwall Youth Council outline their goals for the future

British Youth Council: five factors for demise of youth voice stalwart

News | Children's Alliance

What is the Ofsted plan for play?

The “plan for play” launched on Tuesday outlines a vision for the Department for Education to require every school to have a play plan that would be subject to Ofsted inspection. Under the proposals, teachers would be taught about play-based learning for children of all ages, not only early years.12 Mar 2024

How Local Leaders Can Improve the Quality of Life for All Children Through Nature Access

Sadiq Khan reveals plans for youth investment ahead of mayoral election

Children should be taught to ration time online, says new guidance

What America's first board game can teach us about the aspirations of a young nation

Read, sing, dance and funny faces: expert tips on how you can help your baby's development through…

As a child psychiatrist, I know it's critical for kindergartens to embrace playful learning

Public Space - play:groundNYC

Kids, screen time & despair: An expert in economics & happiness sounds the alarm

Savannah Bananas play special game with patients at Bethany Children's Health Center

Why an "Everyone Wins" Attitude Is Making Our Children Lose

The Bay Area's most hazardous playground is unbelievable

ChangeX, a leading organization, has launched a multi-region community fund to commemorate the…

KidsPlay Children's Museum in Torrington transforms Salvation Army space into 'Hub' with library

Why letting children play in dirt is actually healthy for them

Get Your Kids Moving This Summer!

Playground Communication Boards: Enhancing Inclusive Play at the Play for All Park

Commentary: Community-based youth sports matter in Baltimore and beyond

Sex offender found working at children's indoor playground in West Des Moines

Thousands of children to benefit from new music hub

Mariachi legend's foundation helps countless children through music

PLAY Roanoke celebrates National Kids to Parks Day with free move night

Want to protect your kids' eyes from myopia? Get them to play outside

'Playtime: Then and Now' aims to connect children and cultures

Padecky: Why parents should pay attention to high school sports

PHOTO GALLERY: Children in Gaza forget how to play - Multimedia - Ahram Online

Campaigners are calling to revive play in schools to tackle an ‘escalating’ health crisis — MSN

14th May 2024

Katherine Rundell wins author of the year at British Book Awards

Video games can have a positive impact on children-if designed with the right features, says new…

Playing with children is hard and boring, parents say

Seeking Input on Recess and Play for Advocacy Toolkit - Early Learning Resource Center Region 5

See inside the mini seaside town that's a 'world-first' play venue | ITV News

Risky outdoor play can boost science education

Opinion | Understanding My Son, One Game of Catch at a Time

I let my kids have unlimited screen time on one simple condition

Somerset Youth Alliance is 'filling the massive void' in youth provision

Youth worker says role has been 'traumatic'

Viva Vitality: Tips for safe outdoor play - Medicine Hat News

Neighbors concerned multi-million dollar park renovations overlook safety issues

Playground reopens with accessible equipment in Fort Wayne neighborhood

Weston-super-Mare recreated in new miniature town play attraction

The Best Play Places for Kids in the Dallas Area

Pickleball net at Santa Rita Park kept kids from playing basketball 'outside'

Viva Vitality: Tips for safe outdoor play - Medicine Hat News

Improvements at Oak Ridge park to allow more children to play

Your May parks and green space update inside 🌲

New children's soft play area with slides and ball pit now open

Port Royal children can now come out to play - Jamaica Observer

The Child at Play | 4 | Blurring the Boundaries between Children's Pas

National Week of Play 2024

Upper Peninsula Children's Museum hosting free day of play this Saturday

I dreaded Mother's Day after my son died. Then I learned to play again

A Playground Transformation for The YWCA El Paso del Norte Region

Turf Playing Field vs Playground Surfacing

Washington Commanders help fund safe space for children to play in Capitol Heights

'I see potential': Music Mentorship Program inspires passion in local children

See inside the mini seaside town that's a 'world-first' play venue | ITV News

Uganda to introduce national children play day

The Big Ambition for Youth Work | Children's Commissioner for England

National playday

The power of play - Part 4: Characteristics of play

Home - Clear Sky - The Power of Play

New Coventry University research shows children who play adventurously are more active

Amazon fulfillment centre delivers 600 play therapy kits — Echo.ie

GALLERY: Official opening of £81,000 children’s play park in Boston-area community

8th May 2024

Chelsea: Blue plaque honours playgrounds creator Marjory Allen

Respect Plastic in Structures

Nature Deficit Disorder

First Lady advises parents to create play time for children

Billion Pavilion opens for play at Sanford Children’s Hospital

METROPARKS: Nature Play areas boost kids’ mental, physical skills

How play therapy can help children deal with anxiety and other difficult emotions

Modern Motherhood: Connecting with Your Children Through Play

Chicago public school in the 1950s: a heyday for unstructured play — The Boston Globe

£2,000 grant for activities event

Sensory gym in Monroe designed for children with unique needs

Disabled children feel unsafe in playgrounds — and are ‘missing childhood experiences’, campaigners…

Somerset Wildlife Trust hopes to raise £40k for youth work

The Children and Young People’s Plan for Somerset 2024–30 survey now open

Tips for hot Central Florida playground days

More Children Than Ever Are Suffering Playground-Related Brain Injuries

Weston playgrounds get much needed updates and improvements

Meeting with: ASTM F15.29 Subcommittee on Playground Equipment for Public Use

Children’s Day: Cherish Experiences That Enhance Five Senses

HUCKLEBERRIES: McEuen Park was an instant kid magnet

Powering play

New soft play prepares to welcome children in from tomorrow

The Toy Association Provides Shareable Content Ahead of International Day of Play — aNb Media, Inc.

Adults are ruining youth sports | GUEST COMMENTARY

Gallery: Play Space opens new outdoor area for kids in Auburn

From entrepreneurs to innovators, why creativity and critical thinking is important in children

Child protection conference underway in Aweil

Expert Advice

Why play is serious work | Brookings

Remarks by the UNICEF representative to Uganda on occasion of Uganda’s first ever National Play Day

New Orleans boy inspires first-of-its-kind play space at Children’s Hospital

Exploring the Westchester children’s museum: A journey of play and discovery

MoBot wins grant to develop U City outdoor play space for young children

Why physically active children tend to be better at their studies

Playgrounds 'no-go areas' as third of children have been injured

Your View: Playgrounds offer many benefits. Allentown should make sure every school has one.

support with kit - Playing Out

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Youth Work Connect: Detached Youth Work: Shared Values…

Designated Safeguarding Lead Training for the Youth Sector — Ipswich

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Working Together Webinar with the Department for…

PlayEngland

A window into young children's online worlds

The Big Ambition for Youth Work 24 April 2024 | Children's Commissioner

Play-Based Approach To Ofsted Inspections | Parenta.com

"The Scoop": News from KidsPlay Children's Museum, Winter 2024 - KidsPlay

Trend Lines: The Importance of Play for Raising Independent Kids

A Place to Play: Children's Play Needs in England's Temporary Housing - The Reach Alliance

Why children who don't play can develop anxiety

Project Play 2024 Initiative - Project Play

The Big Ambition for Youth Work | Children's Commissioner for England

Play & Learn Place at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library celebrates first anniversary

The Power of Play: Building a Creative Britain

The Power of Play | Press Release | Childrens Alliance

The “plan for play” outlines a vision for the Department for Education to require every school to have a play plan that would be subject to Ofsted inspection. Under the proposals, teachers would be taught about play-based learning for children of all ages, not only early years.

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/news/call-for-schools-to-plan-for-play-for-pupils-of-all-ages

https://www.espplay.co.uk/the-importance-of-play-in-eyfs-ofsted-inspections/