The World Has a Playground Deficit
1 December 2016
Picture a young girl in Kampala, Uganda, from a family without a lot…
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How do we ensure children with disabilities have access to good quality play experiences?
1 December 2016
We know, understand and accept that every child has the right to play…
Read more »Scottish children ‘among least active’ BBC News
29 November 2016
Scotland has been placed joint last in an international study of physical activity…
Read more »Play is a Child’s Work – or is it – Blog from Marc Armitage
29 November 2016
I can see the reasoning behind saying play is the child’s equivalent of…
Read more »Reason and Rationalization – A Theory of Modern Play
22 November 2016
Article from American Journal of Play The author reviews historical attempts—mostly by European…
Read more »Active Play – Exploring the Influences on Children’s School Playground Activities.
22 November 2016
Article from American Journal of Play. Because children spend so much of their…
Read more »Mind healing: the psychological benefits of getting dirty
22 November 2016
Let them eat Dirt is a new parenting book written not by child…
Read more »Let children play outside even when it’s cold – Blog
8 November 2016
As November begins and the weather starts to turn a little chillier, it’s…
Read more »Dear strangers, please stop telling me my active daughter might get hurt
4 November 2016
At school pickup, I stand outside the chain-link fence that separates the kindergarten…
Read more »Young children and the elderly together: a powerful combination for a good city
3 November 2016
The Together Old and Young Project or TOY offers a playful, dynamic and…
Read more »FREE pocket Baby First Aid guide from St John Ambulance
3 November 2016
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Read more »Children need microbes — not antibiotics — to develop immunity, scientists say
2 November 2016
Yes, it’s important to wash your hands. It’s critical during cold and flu…
Read more »Why Children Love To Play – Blog
1 November 2016
Play is lots of fun for your toddler, but it’s also essential for…
Read more »What Do Early-Learners Need Most? Play! Blog
31 October 2016
Kids across the nation are back to school — and that means also…
Read more »The risks of NOT walking to school. Blog
28 October 2016
Which country excels at giving kids freedom? Here’s a challenge for you. Where…
Read more »Challenge and risk in children’s play – Is it worth the Risk?
27 October 2016
My favourite childhood memories are of doing things my mum knew I was…
Read more »Blog – The Anti-Helicopter Parent’s Plea: Let Kids Play!
25 October 2016
A Silicon Valley dad decided to test his theories about parenting by turning his yard…
Read more »Health leaders: Ban junk food adverts on children’s TV
25 October 2016
The World Medical Association (WMA) raised concerns that children are spending more time…
Read more »4 Nations Play Symposium Report 2016
14 October 2016
Earlier this year Northern Ireland hosted the biennial 4 Nations Play Symposium at…
Read more »Check out our FREE App Boredom Busters on YouTube
13 October 2016
Lots of ideas for play on YouTube
Read more »Delivering on the Attainment Challenge through Play Seminar
12 October 2016
Book your space before 14th October and get this CPD Seminar for an…
Read more »One in 10 Primary one pupils ‘overweight or obese’, BBC News
12 October 2016
More than one in 10 children in Scotland have started primary school overweight…
Read more »Learning Through Play
11 October 2016
Google the definition of play and the first thing that pops up is…
Read more »No grammar schools, lots of play: the secrets of Europe’s top education system
11 October 2016
It’s a warm September afternoon in the Kallio district of Helsinki. Out in…
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