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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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…
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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 Emma Tempest on Loose Part Play
The newest Porch Play Chat with Emma Tempest on Loose Part Play 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 ReadingFALL 2020 Quarterly PlayBlast Now Available for Members
Are you a member of IPA USA? If so, the FALL Quarterly PlayBlast is now available. This publication is filled with upcoming conferences and events that may hold interest for you and your programs. Be sure to checkout our highlighted board member, Lisa Murphy.
Continue ReadingIPA USA Porch Play Chats with Deb Lawrence on Does your classroom have a consistent routine or a rigid schedule?
The newest Porch Play Chat with Deb Lawrence on creating a consistent routine or a rigid schedule 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 ReadingPorch Play Chat with Summer Belloni on Do Kids Need Recess During Virtual School?
Porch Play Chats are conversations with experts regarding topics related to play. Sponsored by the American Association for Promoting the Child’s Right to Play or more affectionately known as IPA USA, these Porch Play Chats bring nuggets of information to help you incorporate more play into children’s day. To learn more about IPA USA, visit…
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