Human Rights Champion| Child Rights Expert | Access to Justice Proficient | Over 10 Years in Non-Profit Sector | Project Design & Management | Committed to Empowering Vulnerable Communities
Let's Get Playing! Celebrating the Power of Play on International Day of Play Today, on the International Day of Play, we celebrate the fundamental right of all children to play! Play isn't just about fun and games (although that's important too!). It's a critical part of a child's development, fostering: Cognitive skills: Problem-solving, creativity, and imagination soar through play. Social skills: Playgrounds become classrooms for communication, collaboration, and empathy. Physical development: Running, jumping, and building gross motor skills happen naturally through play. Emotional well-being: Play allows children to express themselves, manage stress, and build resilience. But what can we do? We all have a role to play (see what we did there? ) in championing children's right to play. Here are some ideas: Parents and caregivers: Put down the devices and dedicate time for unstructured play. Educators: Integrate playful learning activities into the classroom. Businesses: Support initiatives that create safe and accessible play spaces in communities. Everyone: Advocate for the importance of play! Share your stories and use #InternationalDayofPlay to raise awareness. Let's work together to ensure every child has the opportunity to play and reach their full potential. What are your favorite childhood play memories? Share them in the comments! #ChildrensRights #Development #Learning #Community #Fun
It has been called a "forgotten right" (Art. 31 #UNCRC) ... but the Child's Right to Play is at the core of its being + cognitive, physical, creative, social and emotional development. So let's celebrate 11/6 International Day of Play and seriously promote the right. #childrensrights
Human Rights Champion| Child Rights Expert | Access to Justice Proficient | Over 10 Years in Non-Profit Sector | Project Design & Management | Committed to Empowering Vulnerable Communities
9moI used to look forward to the Children's Church Camps during school holidays. Oh my , we used to have lots of fun Playing, sporting etc