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On June 11th, we celebrate the International Day of Play! 🎉 Play is much more than just fun and games for children; it's a vital component of their development. Have you ever paused to consider what happens in a child's mind during playtime? Through play, children unleash their superpower of imagination, creating worlds where they can explore, learn and grow. These moments are packed with opportunities for cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. When children engage in play: - They enhance their problem-solving skills and creativity. - They develop social bonds and learn the art of communication. - They build resilience and emotional strength. Next time you see a child engrossed in play, remember, there's a whole universe of learning and development unfolding before your eyes. Let's honor this day by recognizing and promoting the profound importance of play in every child's life. 🌟 #InternationalDayOfPlay #ChildDevelopment #PlayMatters #Imagination #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyChildhoodEducation #HolisticDevelopment #CognitiveGrowth #SocialSkills #EmotionalWellbeing #PhysicalDevelopment #CreativePlay #EducationalPlay #PlayTherapy #HealthyChildhood SEO: International Day Of Play Child Development Learning Through Play Early Childhood Education Healthy Childhood Play Based Learning Childhood Development Play To Learn Developmental Milestones Social Emotional Learning Playful Learning Brain Development Healthy Growth Childhood Memories

🌍🎉 Today marks the very first 'International Day of Play'! 🎉🌍 Play should be the cornerstone of every classroom, fostering creativity, collaboration, and joy in learning. How did you facilitate play today? #InternationalDayOfPlay #PlayInEducation #LearningThroughPlay

🎈🎈🎈Celebrating the first International Day of Play🥳🎈🎈🎈 Today marks the first International Day of Play. It is a global celebration dedicated to the importance of play in the lives of people of all ages. It is a perfect time to think about what play means to children especially. Do you ever wonder what goes through a child's mind when they're playing ❓❓ 🎈Play is essential for holistic child development. Children have an amazing ability to explore, learn, and make sense of the world around them through play, thus laying the groundwork for future success and happiness. 🎈When next you see a child playing, understand that it is essential for their physical, emotional, social and cognitive development. #InternationalDayofPlay #LearningThroughPlay

Today we get to celebrate the inaugural International Day of Play! 🤸 The United Nations General Assembly got together and made the 11th of June the International Day of Play - because they believe (and so do we) that every child can reach their full potential, with the time, space and access to play. 97% of children believe play is important yet one in three do not have the time to play. To change this, children are asking adults and decision-makers to: • Invest in children’s well-being by protecting their right to play. • Provide children with more time and opportunities to play, including in school. • Protect their right to play by creating safe and accessible places to play, including for those with special needs. • Respect their rights to be heard in decisions impacting their right to play. • Support them in developing social skills through play. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dWMxentj #ForPark #PlayCo #InternationalDayofPlay

Today we get to celebrate the inaugural International Day of Play! 🤸 The United Nations General Assembly got together and made the 11th of June the International Day of Play - because they believe (and so do we) that every child can reach their full potential, with the time, space and access to play. 97% of children believe play is important yet one in three do not have the time to play. To change this, children are asking adults and decision-makers to: • Invest in children’s well-being by protecting their right to play. • Provide children with more time and opportunities to play, including in school. • Protect their right to play by creating safe and accessible places to play, including for those with special needs. • Respect their rights to be heard in decisions impacting their right to play. • Support them in developing social skills through play. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dWMxentj #PlayWorks #PlayCo #InternationalDayofPlay

Every child has the right to play. But today, on International Day of Play, let's take a moment to think about the children who are excluded, who can't participate, who are often not seen as fun to play with. It's not because they lack toys—anything can become a toy. It's because they haven't developed certain skills and therefore don't know how to play. They might not understand the rules, struggle to relate to their peers, clumsy, or have difficulty waiting their turn. It is our responsibility to include them in the joy of playing, to enable them to participate, and to teach them how to play. This is NestingPlay's mission, and it is what we strive to achieve every day. #InternationalDayofPlay

Today we get to celebrate the inaugural International Day of Play! 🤸 The United Nations General Assembly got together and made the 11th of June the International Day of Play - because they believe (and so do we) that every child can reach their full potential, with the time, space and access to play. 97% of children believe play is important yet one in three do not have the time to play. To change this, children are asking adults and decision-makers to: • Invest in children’s well-being by protecting their right to play. • Provide children with more time and opportunities to play, including in school. • Protect their right to play by creating safe and accessible places to play, including for those with special needs. • Respect their rights to be heard in decisions impacting their right to play. • Support them in developing social skills through play. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dWMxentj #RhinoPlay #PlayCo #InternationalDayofPlay

Today we get to celebrate the inaugural International Day of Play! 🤸 The United Nations General Assembly got together and made the 11th of June the International Day of Play - because they believe (and so do we) that every child can reach their full potential, with the time, space and access to play. 97% of children believe play is important yet one in three do not have the time to play. To change this, children are asking adults and decision-makers to: • Invest in children’s well-being by protecting their right to play. • Provide children with more time and opportunities to play, including in school. • Protect their right to play by creating safe and accessible places to play, including for those with special needs. • Respect their rights to be heard in decisions impacting their right to play. • Support them in developing social skills through play. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dWMxentj #Natura #PlayCo #InternationalDayofPlay

Today, June 11th, marks the first UN International Day of Play. 🎊 The aim is to celebrate play by ensuring children have the access, time, and space needed to play and thereby reach their full potential. In relation to this day, we want to highlight one of our projects, 'Politician for a Day'. This game is more than just a game—it's an educational tool for empowerment, civic engagement, and confidence in democratic policymaking. It allows students to immerse themselves in the world of politicians, fostering critical thinking and civic responsibility. 💡 Let this day remind us of the joy and benefits of play-based learning and why we are dedicated to integrating playful experiences with the serious topics and projects we cover. Links to learn more about our project and International Day of Play: 1️⃣ https://lnkd.in/dVJFnt-M 2️⃣ https://lnkd.in/dWMxentj #InternationalDayofPlay #Changethatmatters #Seriousgames

Done - though not with #Minecraft but by letting students play with #StoryCubes to tell stories in an #English lesson as well as by letting other students develop multilinear stories to be implemented in #interactivefiction engine #Twine in a #German lesson ^^ - what about you'll? :) #Spielbildung #games #puzzles #Spiel #Schule #Unterricht #Bildung #Deutsch #Englisch #InternationalDayofPlay #play