The LEGO Foundation’s Post

📢 June 11th is now declared the #InternationalDayofPlay by the United Nations General Assembly, putting play back on the agenda for 2 billion children around the world. Together with our partners, children and youth, we’re leveraging our expertise, resources, and networks to make this day a reality. A day to mark every child’s right to play, ensuring it is respected, protected, and fulfilled, enabling them to thrive and reach their full potential. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dWMxentj

Do you know the science behind play and how it can help the children in your life develop? #EarlyMomentsMatter UNICEF

Does playing together as a family make you happier? 91% of parents believe that play significantly enhances their family's happiness and overall wellbeing. Join us in celebrating the power of play and create more playful moments and strengthen your family bonds.

Play is natural for children. But in today’s world, many adults have forgotten its importance. Children too often lack time and safe spaces to play due to: • Accelerating urbanisation • Safety concerns • Conflicts • Poverty • Intense academic pressure  • Overemphasis on structured activities Together, let’s ensure that every child’s right to play is celebrated and protected.

Join our team as Head of Knowledge Facilitation. If you're passionate about driving change and fostering a love for #LearningThroughPlay, this could be the perfect role for you. We’re seeking: 🔹 Leadership skills to guide and inspire a dynamic and playful team. 🔹 Expertise in strategic content marketing, knowledge management, and community engagement. 🔹 Creativity to craft engaging, shareable content that resonates with diverse communities. 🔹 A dynamic personality ready to build meaningful connections and facilitate collaboration among internal and external partners and stakeholders. Ready to make a difference? Apply now to help us create a world where playful learning shapes the next generation of innovative and engaged learners! Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gff85Skk

The first Global Report on Early Childhood Care and Education: The Right to a Strong Foundation, outlines key global trends and provides actionable solutions to enhance the quality of early learning. It's a vital resource and a call to action for all working in this sector. As part of the commitments of the Tashkent Declaration, the report offers new findings and recommendations to advance ECCE worldwide. The report calls for action to improve the quality of ECCE by supporting parents and caregivers, valuing ECCE personnel and investing in data. The report is co-published by UNESCO and UNICEF, with support from us, Global Partnership for Education, International Labour Organization OECD - OCDE, and World Health Organization.

On June 11, 2024, we marked the first-ever International Day of Play 🤸🎨 We're incredibly proud of all the events that unfolded worldwide on the special day from all our partners. Here's a glimpse into some of the incredible moments. #Internationaldayofplay #Internationaldayofplay2024 #IDOP

Imagine a world where every child can experience the POWER OF PLAY 🤸🧠 Every day we are bringing the power of learning through play to millions of children across the globe together with the LEGO Group and all our amazing partners. #ThePowerofPlay #SocialResponsibility #LocalCommunities #Volunteering

What do children and their parents actually think about play? 🤔 Over 61,000 people from 36 countries took part in the LEGO Play Well Study 2024. We heard from parents and, most importantly, their children – because who knows more about play than children. Take a look at what they told us about the importance of play. the LEGO Group #LearningThroughPlay #PlayfulParenting #InternationalDayofPlay