Advocacy
Why is Advocating for Play so Important? Alarming Trends Affecting Childhood IPA USA is deeply concerned by many alarming trends…
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What We Do
IPA-USA carries forth the mission of its parent organization, IPA World. To accomplish the Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles, IPA-USA…
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Membership
If you believe that: • Play, along with the basic needs of nutrition, health, shelter and education, is vital for the development of the potential of all children;• Family participation needs to be strengthened by support systems such as play leadership;• Environments and programs to meet children’s real needs should be created. If you are…
Read MoreWear Your Support!
Ready to take your support for play offline and out into the world? Working in partnership with TreeandBack, a small business with a like-minded mission to get kids outdoors and engaged in play, our Social Media, Outreach, and Advocacy committee has created a T-shirt, “Trees Over Screens”. …
Read MoreState Play Advocates
How does IPA/USA advocate for play across the nation? By having advocates like you at the local level. Not all support for this cause is monetary – sometimes the most important donation you can make is your time. We are in the process of expanding this network and would love your participation. Please feel free…
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Your support can make all the difference in a child’s day. IPA-USA is a 501(c)(3), and your donation is tax-deductible.
Read MorePlay Talk
Articles and Discussions around the importance of Play. Members can find more in our Play Blast and eJournals!
IPA USA Porch Play Chats with Pat Rumbaugh on PlayDays, However You Can Dream Them
The newest Porch Play Chat with Pat Rumbaugh on Playdays, however, you can dream them was released this morning on your YouTube and Facebook pages. You can visit our YouTube and Facebook pages by clicking on the icons in the upper right corner of the Website.
Continue ReadingPlay Advocates Join Dr. Drew in a Play Experience
Early Childhood Teachers, parents, professors…join us Saturday December 5 9:00-10:30am PT (10-11:30 MT, 11-12:30 CT, 12-1:30 ET) for virtual Play Experience #4. I am thrilled to join with Dr. Walter F. Drew, and special guests Cindy Hoisington and Peggy Ashbrook as we explore the intersection of play and STEM. Link to Flyer: https://bit.ly/PlayExperience4Flyer
Continue ReadingChild Development Experts Share How to Re-create an Adventure Playground in Your Home
This just came across my email and I thought you might enjoy it. Here is an article on what Adventure Playgrounds are and how you can go about creating one in your own neighborhood. If you want to learn more about Adventure Playgrounds, be sure to watch the Porch Play Chat by our very own…
Continue ReadingIPA USA Porch Play Chats with Deb Lawrence on What are Dispositions or Approaches to Learning?
The newest Porch Play Chat with Deb Lawrence on What are Dispositions or Approaches to Learning? was released this morning on your YouTube and Facebook pages. You can visit our YouTube and Facebook pages by clicking on the icons in the upper right corner of the Website.
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