What happens when children play. A deep dive into what we don’t “see”.
Category Advocacy
Memories of Play – an essay

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…
“Redressing The Play Deficit”

At 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…
Why Kids Need to Play in Nature: A Guide
Visit 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: Our piece covers a few essential things: Statistics on how much…
Playmakers Institute Launching in November 2021
Loose Parts Play in Good Times and Bad
View this fabulous resource from IPA World on using Loose Parts! loose parts play by ipa
Play in Early Childhood: The Role of Play in Any Setting
Just 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
Great News from Illinois – Recess Bill Passed
MEDIA ALERT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2021 ILLINOIS PASSES LANDMARK RECESS BILL PROTECTING KIDS’ RIGHT TO PLAY Illinois Families for Public Schools’ Advocacy Succeeds with One of Strongest Bills in U.S. SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – Illinois students in grades…
IPA USA Town Hall “Every tool is a weapon if you hold it right”: The role of technology in the early childhood classroom and a conversation of the changes to the NAEYC Principles of Child Development.
On May 11, 2021, IPA USA hosted a Town Hall. I invite you to view the Town Hall and continue the conversation by responding to the questions within the Town Hall resources. The American Association for Promoting the Child’s Right…
Oklahoma Passes the Play to Learn Act Signed into Law
If interested in having a zoom conference call to discuss how your state can advocate for a similar bill, email Deb at [email protected] In the subject line, put HB 1569 In a press release by Representative Jacob Rosecrants from Oklahoma,…