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📢 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

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.

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

800,000 children under the age of 12 live in refugee and host communities in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda. How can children cope when they are a long way from home? Learn during conflict and crisis where classes are over 100 students? Or cope with being separated from friends and family? Playful teachers, safe schools and supportive communities make a huge difference. Enid, a teacher in a refugee settlement in Western Uganda, was introduced to the approach of learning through play in 2022. For children who have lived through challenges and uncertainty, play serves as a powerful tool for building resilience. Play is a fundamental component of their learning, wellbeing, and development—building their creativity and problem-solving skills and promoting their social and emotional health. In 2023, PlayMatters introduced the LEGO Six Bricks concept. The approach was created by Care for Education (CFE) and is based on the creative application of six LEGO® bricks to educational activities. With the support of CFE, the Six Bricks approach is currently being adapted and implemented by the PlayMatters Consortium across Ethiopia and Uganda. International Rescue Committee, #WorldRefugeeDay