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International Day of Play: Play Makes a Better World Today, on June 11, 2024, we celebrate the first-ever International Day of Play. It's time to recognize the transformative power of play and its vital role in education. Integrating play into the education agenda can revolutionize learning, making it more engaging, effective, and enjoyable. Play fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. It helps children develop cognitively, physically, socially, and emotionally. By adding play to the curriculum, we can create more dynamic and inclusive learning environments where students are motivated and eager to learn. Let's advocate for play in education and build a brighter future for our children. When we play, we not only make learning fun but also equip the next generation with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Because when play becomes a part of education, everyone wins. #InternationalPlayDay #PlayfulLearning #PlayMakesABetterWorld #PutPlayBackOnTheEducationAgenda

What is Play? While advocating play-based education, we design activities in our lesson plan and encourage the teachers to do the same. Is there any difference between the 'activities' and 'play' or are they the same? Do all the activities come under the category of play? It's indeed hard to define play! Krasnor and Pepler in 1980 argued that for an activity to be regarded as play, the following conditions should be met: Voluntary Participation, Enjoyment, Intrinsic Motivation, Pretence, Focus on process over product. The image describes two activities, which of them do you consider as play? #definingplay #playandactivity

I recently attended some amazing finance, technology, data, and cybersecurity forums. While the technological innovations and discussions were impressive, one thing caught my attention: the power of #storytelling. It's incredible how bringing technical stories to life can make them more compelling. This crucial aspect is often overlooked by many technical experts, including accountants, technologists, data scientists, architects, and more. It's crucial to remember the power of play when it comes to gaining a competitive edge for your team. Are you making the most of storytelling in your technical presentations? It's time to start! #storytelling #technicalpresentations #competitiveadvantage #nida

It's not just for fun – play is a game-changer in the workplace. At NIDA Corporate Training, we harness the power of play through theatre games and improv to elevate communication skills.     Discover how play sparks innovation, fosters teamwork, and enhances adaptability. As adults, rekindle the joy of play to navigate today's professional demands.     Join us at NIDA Corporate Training, where we blend learning, exploration, and laughter to transform your professional journey. Dive deeper into the impact of play in our latest blog post. 

International Day of PlayThe right to play, for every child.What is the International Day of Play? The International Day of Play is a time to celebrate the power of play. It’s a time to raise awareness about how central play is to every child’s development and well-being. And it’s a time when we can come together to make sure that every child is able to fulfil their right to play.  Why is play so important?Play isn’t just fun, it’s fundamental to children’s development. Play creates powerful learning opportunities – intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Through play, children make connections with others, build leadership skills, develop resilience, navigate challenges and conquer their fears.

🛝 "The United Nations declared June 11, 2024 as the first-ever annual International Day of Play, with 140 co-sponsoring countries. The announcement illustrates the growing global movement around the importance and benefits of play. Rather than another “to-do” to add on to busy days, a pedagogy of play based in the science of learning can offer a way of approaching instruction that fundamentally improves children’s lives." Read more: https://lnkd.in/g28v7VVi #DayofPlay #education #learning

Growing up we have lost the essence of "play" in our lives. Play is not only about playing games or adopting a sport, it's about engaging in experiences that allow us to have fun, explore, and remain aware of our surroundings. Shouldn't that be the essence of how we lead our lives? Today marks the first-ever "International Day of Play". As my friend Gomathi sangameshwaran pointed out, it is ironic how we needed this day to understand the importance of play especially in children's lives. During my visits to various schools across different states, I've observed many adopting "toy-based pedagogy" or "play-based learning," particularly in pre-primary classrooms. However, this often gets confined to an "activity period" or an "activity day." For the most part of the day children are forced to rote learn through set textbooks and practice writing the same things multiple times. But play is not just a break from learning; it is a crucial component of learning itself. It helps children connect with their surroundings and is fundamental to their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Let this day mark a celebration and a commitment—a commitment to integrate play into the lives of children and ourselves throughout the year. By doing so, we honor the true essence of learning and living. #internationaldayofplay #unitednations #schooleducation #earlychildhoodcareandeducation #classroomteaching #playbasedlearning. #playbasedpedagogy

🎈🎈🎈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

Play is so important for children. Not only does it foster creativity and friendships, it also develops important life skills. In my latest think piece for the Open Minds Foundation, I explore the positive impact play has on developing critical thinking at my school. With truly rewarding results... https://lnkd.in/evGR_Cu8

🌟 It's the very first International Day of Play! 🌟 As an educator and school leader myself, I've seen firsthand how play transforms young minds. Remember those days when you couldn't focus unless learning felt like an adventure? That was me! It was only through stories, games, and hands-on activities that I truly engaged in school. And let's not forget those late evenings playing hide and seek or creating epic indoor adventures with friends. Why is play so crucial? 🤔 Because it's not just about fun—it's about developing resilience, leadership, and creativity. Did you know? 1. 71% of children say play is important because it makes them happy, and 58% say that it helps them make friends and have a good time with others. 2. It is estimated that 160 million children around the world are working instead of playing or learning. 3. Only 1 in 4 children play out regularly on their street compared their grandparents generation where almost three-quarters said they played outside a few times a week. 4. 41% of children had been told to stop playing out by either their parents or other adults such as neighbours. Source : United Nations Today, on June 11, 2024, let’s champion every child’s right to play. Try new play ideas with your kids, spread the word, and let’s make every day filled with playful moments. Who's with me? How will you celebrate play with your children today? Share your ideas and let's inspire each other! 🙌 🙌 #InternationalDayOfPlay #PlayMatters #ChildhoodDevelopment