As we mentioned in our last post, we recently shared two publications with our members, Priorities in Play and Inspirationally Playful. These were shared with us at the 2023 IPA World Conference, by John McKendrick of Glasgow Caledonian University. As he states in his forward, Included with this collection is an essay from IPA USA…
Continue ReadingAt the 2023 IPA World Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, John McKendrick of Glasgow Caledonian University shared two collections of essays, Priorities In Play and Inspirationally Playful. (IPA USA membership is required to view the full publications. For log-in questions, please contact us here.) As John states in Priorities In Play, “The idea behind this collection…
Continue ReadingVisit the website below for statistics on why forest and outdoor learning experiences are needed for healthy development. 50 ways forest and outdoor learning experiences benefit child development: https://www.forestholidays.co.uk/outdoor-education-and-child-development-guide/ Our piece covers a few essential things: Statistics on how much outdoor experiences help children learn. The important skills like confidence and responsibility that kids learn by being outdoors. How outdoor…
Continue ReadingA new year means new Porch Play Chats for you to enjoy! Weekly releases are now available through March. Bookmark this page HERE, and check back every Monday for the latest edition! Interested in being a presenter/participant in a Porch Play Chat? Contact IPA USA President and Porch Play Chat host Deb Lawrence.
Continue ReadingPlay Experience #9 is happening this Saturday October 30, 12:00pm EST. COME spend a little time in the virtual play space, a safe, relaxing state of being in which you experience enjoyment, focus, creative contemplations, and self discovery. Be sure to bring some play materials that you would like to explore, arrange, and share the story…
Continue ReadingView this important safety article from BankRate Insurance https://www.bankrate.com/insurance/car/keeping-kids-safe-during-reopening/
Continue ReadingInternational Play-Based Learning Community Gathering For Weekly Porch Play Chats. Read this article. https://beingmakers.org/international-play-based…/ Here is an article about our Porch Play Chats. We are currently recruiting for our October Porch Play Chat series. If you are an advocate for Play and would like to participate in a Porch Play Chat, email Deb at ipausa2019…
Continue ReadingView this fabulous resource from IPA World on using Loose Parts! loose parts play by ipa
Continue ReadingJust released from the Developing Child at Harvard University a great resource and video on why play is so important. Check it out through this link
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