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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…

2023 Porch Play Chats are here!

A 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…