On 11 June marks the International Day of Play, a global celebration of the power of play
We’re joining @playscotland.bsky.social in promoting a joyful day that puts children’s voices, wellbeing, & rights at the heart of learning #InternationalDayofPlay
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The #InternationalDayofPlay is on 11th June, and we would love all schools to get involved!
🥳 It's free, and most of the prep work has been done; all you need to do is register and have an extra playful day!
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Mark your calendars: The #PEDALConference2026 is coming on Thursday 11th June 2026, #InternationalDayOfPlay 🧸
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The Raising the Nation Play Commission and @cfyounglives.bsky.social published their final report ‘Everything to Play For: A Plan to Ensure Every Child in England Can Play’ on the #InternationalDayofPlay.
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NATIONAL: Last week marked the #InternationalDayofPlay and it was a joy to join colleagues @ndironsmp.bsky.social and Tom Hayes MP - who's from Salford - to discuss the importance of play in childhood, education, and healthy communities. A vital conversation to be part of.
✈️ Fantastic to see Eyemouth Primary celebrating the International Day of Play with our paper aeroplane challenge! Lovely to hear that parents & carers joined the fun too. A brilliant example of whole school play in action! #InternationalDayOfPlay #PlayMatters
#InternationalDayOfPlay passed this Weds - play is essential for our children.
Stumbled on this celebration of play from children in Japan & Wales which is a joy @playfulchildhoods.bsky.social
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Today is #InternationalDayOfPlay, a chance to celebrate childhood, connection and creativity. 🌈
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Celebrating #InternationalDayOfPlay at Carryduff Playgroup & Play Care Centre ☀️
Photo of variously designed, colorful square pieces of origami paper by eeBoo.
Photo of 3 star shapes and a shoe shape cut out from multicolored origami paper by eeBoo.
Photo of 3 star shapes cut out from multicolored origami paper by eeBoo, set against a lit up window.
Yesterday was International Day of Play.💗 I played with some fun papers (from @eeboo.com) & am trying out different things with them. Play is so important to me. Always has been. Just like picture books, I don’t believe we outgrow the importance & gifts of play.🌟 1/2
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Inspired by the #InternationalDayOfPlay? If you would like to help make a difference to children & young people through the power of play, we've a great opportunity to join #TeamPlayBoard.
We're recruiting an Administrator to join @ourgeneration.bsky.social team.
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"When kids don’t have access to play; when they’re excluded because of poverty, crisis, or discrimination; we’re cutting them off from some of the most powerful tools we have for development and recovery."
On #InternationalDayOfPlay, UNICEF Ambassador Laurie Hernandez writes about why play matters:
Great to stop by today’s joyous event calling for space & funding for play 🙌
The children were clear - play is good for fitness 🛝, friendship 🫶 & fun 🥳
Also great to see Danny Chambers @libdems.org.uk MP show his support🙌
Well done @londonplay.bsky.social👏
#InternationalDayofPlay
Today is #InternationalDayofPlay - a day to highlight the importance of play for people of all ages, and especially children and youth. Through play, young people express themselves, discover new things and develop skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
To celebrate today, some friends and I are getting together online to play my favorite game, of course! I hope you all find opportunities to play as well, whatever game happens to be your jam. Take care and be kind to one another.
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#internationaldayofplay #dnd #d20 #tabletop #rpg #gamer #dmlife
Play is more than fun. It’s how children heal, grow and reclaim their childhood.
🌍 This #InternationalDayofPlay, see how we're creating safe spaces for kids in crisis.
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#PowerOfPlay #SafeSpacesForChildren #ResilientChildren
📝 'Play Builds Minds and Communities'
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🔊 "Play is not only personal—it also supports collective goals"
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🪁Choose Play – Every Day
Play is vital for girls+boys’ development, resilience & well-being – especially for children in crisis-affected settings.
On this #InternationalDayOfPlay, #ECW joins partners across the world in celebrating the transformative power of learning through play!
Today we're celebrating the International Day of Play. Did you know that games are not only fun, but also help build executive function skills? Read more in Dr. Nancy Sulla’s latest book: www.idecorp.com/books/ #ExecutiveFunction #InternationalDayOfPlay
“Are challenging behaviors more prevalent in a play-based program?”
On the contrary: play-based curriculum teaches self-regulation, social development, and stress reduction, which can actually reduce challenging behaviors in ECE. #InternationalDayofPlay
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🌍Today it's #InternationalDayofPlay
📚 Play-based learning helps children build stronger literacy, numeracy, & social skills.
That’s why Sabre has trained over 4,900 teachers & reached 338,500+ children with joyful, play-based education in Ghana.
🎬Watch: bit.ly/3HzT4YZ
#PlayMattersGH #IDoP2025
It's International Day of Play today!🧸
This day serves as a reminder as to how crucial play is for children's development and well-being. Play isn't just fun for children. It is a powerful tool that can help children develop vital skills.
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On #InternationalDayOfPlay, we celebrate the key role play has children's growth. Whether it's a kickabout in the park or building a fort at home, every child deserves the chance to play.
That's why I back a national play strategy - to make this a reality for all kids.
Play is essential for growth. It helps children build skills, resilience and confidence. But too many are missing out. On the #InternationalDayOfPlay, we can raise awareness and advocate for the right of every child to realize the benefits of play.
#EarlyMomentsMatter
Today is the International Day of Play! All educators know that play is a vital part of a child's life. That's why IDE's "Future-Powered Kindergarten" is "Play-Infused"! Learn more at www.idecorp.com/wp-content/u... #FuturePowered #InternationalDayOfPlay #Play #Kindergarten
The Serpentine Gallery’s play pavilion - an orange dome with Lego attached to the sides and a slide protruding from the left.
A view inside the Serpentine Gallery’s play pavilion with Lego tables visible.
Took the opportunity to go and see the Serpentine Gallery’s “play pavilion”, opened today on #InternationalDayofPlay. It’s as underwhelming as I imagined it might be. A brightly coloured sphere with a slide attached and some Lego tables inside. And not one child anywhere near.
2025's International Day of Play is here to remind you of the Magic in the gathering! By @burninginquiry.bsky.social #Commander #InternationalDayOfPlay edhrec.com/articles/edh...
🎨🌀 It’s the International Day of Play!
Play fuels creativity, confidence, and connection.
To celebrate, we’re sharing “World of Squash” by Michal Wong (11, NY)—a vivid reminder that movement is joy, and art is play.
#InternationalDayOfPlay #ChildArt #ICAF #LetKidsPlay #EmpathyThroughArt
"PLAY ISN'T JUST FUN — IT'S FUNDAMENTAL." + a photo of a boy holding a soccer ball
For every child, the joy of play. 💙 #InternationalDayOfPlay
