American Academy of Pediatrics Position Statement – 2026 The Crucial Role of Recess in Schools
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Molly Wright: How Every Child Can Thrive by Five | TED
Molly, a 7 year old discusses the most important things to do with children birth to five, to grow their brains and help every child reach their potential, gifted at conception. Guess what, it is play.
Advocacy- IPA USA White Paper
Have you added the 2024 IPA USA White Paper to your list of resources? Have you shared it on your social media? The White Paper includes 57 articles by 59 authors on Play. Use it for your advocacy efforts; it…
What happens when children play. A deep dive into what we don’t “see”.
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…
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…