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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.

IPA ADMIN May 13, 2021No Comment

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 to Play, IPA USA, invites you to a Town Hall Virtual Meeting. In the song My…

Oklahoma Passes the Play to Learn Act Signed into Law

IPA ADMIN May 13, 2021May 13, 2021No Comment

If interested in having a zoom conference call to discuss how your state can advocate for a similar bill, email Deb at ipausa2019user@gmail.com In the subject line, put HB 1569 In a press release by Representative Jacob Rosecrants from Oklahoma, the following announcement was made. Congratulations Oklahoma on making play a part of each child’s…

Less Screen, More Green: Outdoor Safety Tips for Kids

IPA ADMIN May 7, 2021No Comment

Click on this link to download this useful resource for playing outside and limiting use of screens. https://www.safety.com/family/outdoor-safety-tips-for-kids/

Becoming Champions of Play with Judith Frizlen 3 week course begins May 5, 2021

IPA ADMIN April 28, 2021No Comment

For those of you who may need to convince colleagues that play is the way children grow and develop, this 3 week course may be just what you need. Here is an overview: May 5th – 29th In this three-week course, we will explore play which is nature’s way to support child development. Understanding the…

Guide to screen addictions and responsible digital use

IPA ADMIN April 28, 2021April 28, 2021No Comment

The Covid 19 has presented numerous challenges for children’s development, cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. A major concern during the pandemic has been the overuse of technology, whether it was the need for virtual school experiences or an outlet for boredom when going outside or playing with friends was not feasible or safe. A study…

Children should be having fun with friends, instead of extra lessons to catch them up, say experts in the United Kingdom. Please listen U.S.

IPA ADMIN February 18, 2021April 1, 2021No Comment

“ Experts in child development are calling on the government to support a “summer of play” to help pupils in England recover from the stress of lockdown and a year of Covid upheaval. Call for ‘summer of play’ to help English pupils recover from Covid-19 stress Exclusive: children should be having fun with friends instead of…

Playground or panopticon?

IPA ADMIN February 18, 2021April 1, 2021No Comment

This article in this link discusses the importance of playground design. Playground design reflects the workforce we hope to create. You can find this article at this link Playground or panopticon?

After 100 Years of the Same Teaching Model It’s Time to Throw Out the Playbook

IPA ADMIN February 14, 2021No Comment

Click on this article to see why the Industrial Model of Education is not the appropriate model for the 21st Century. After 100 Years of the Same Teaching Model It’s Time to Throw Out the Playbook

The Importance of Recess in California Elementary School Reopening Rebecca A. London

IPA ADMIN February 8, 2021No Comment

Are you concerned that schools will cancel recess? Are you concerned that as schools return from Covid 19, recess will be eliminated or shortened in order to “catch” children/students up from the lost time? Here is an article by Rebecca London on the Importance of Recess. recess research

Let’s Play America hosting a FREE Play Day

IPA ADMIN February 6, 2021February 8, 2021No Comment

LPA is hosting our Virtual Mid-Winter Play Day, Sunday, February 14, 1-5pm(EST). This exciting fun FREE event is for all ages. The beauty of a Virtual Play Day is you can play from anywhere. See our flyers and the link below to sign-up. https://www.letsplayamerica.org/upcomingevents/2020/11/17/all-virtual-mid-winter-play-day

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