Children and Trees
Bill Crane has created a video on the love that children have with trees. Here is the link Children and Trees IPA USA has a fundraiser of t-shirts Trees over Screens. You can find how to get a tshirt by…
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Porch Play Chats w/ Harrison Pinckney on Play, Childhood, & Race (1st)
Welcome to Porch Play Chats, sponsored by the American Association for Promoting the Child’s Right to Play, or more affectionately called IPA USA. IPA USA is the USA Affiliate of the International Play Association. You can learn more about us…
Porch Play Chat with Brad Roberts on the Play Opportunities for all Children with Disabilities
Just released is the Porch Play Chat with Brad Roberts on the importance of access to play for children with disabilities.. Click on the Youtube or Facebook icon on the top right of the page to see the latest Porch…
Porch Play Chat with Marcy Guddemi
Just released is the Porch Play Chat with Marcy Guddemi on the Therapeutic Value of Play. Click on the Youtube or Facebook icon on the top right of the page to see the latest Porch Play Chat. If you are…
Play Advocates Join Dr. Drew in a Play Experience
Early Childhood Teachers, parents, professors…join us Saturday December 5 9:00-10:30am PT (10-11:30 MT, 11-12:30 CT, 12-1:30 ET) for virtual Play Experience #4. I am thrilled to join with Dr. Walter F. Drew, and special guests Cindy Hoisington and Peggy Ashbrook…
Child Development Experts Share How to Re-create an Adventure Playground in Your Home
This just came across my email and I thought you might enjoy it. Here is an article on what Adventure Playgrounds are and how you can go about creating one in your own neighborhood. If you want to learn more…
Play, Play-Based Learning Important Now More Than Ever
Lisa Latimer and I were recently interviewed by Michael Niehoff for an article on the importance of Play. You can find the article here. It might be helpful in your advocacy efforts.
IPA World and IPA India’s International Webinars in the Month of November
Join IPA World and IPA India for a 6 week series of virtual sessions on topics related to Making Cities Child Friendly in a Post Pandemic World. See the great line up of world wide experts by reviewing the attachment…
FALL 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…
Rusty Keeler on Risk Benefit Analysis Tips to Promote Risky Play
Exchange EveryDay had a great spotlight on Rusty Keeler’s new book, Adventures in Risky Play: What is Your Yes. See below for some great tips on conducting a Risk-Benefit Analysis Risk-Benefit Analysis Tips September 22, 2020 – Exchange EveryDay…