Taking play seriously: investing in Europe’s future
21/08/2019
Despite the recognised benefits of children’s play, it is increasingly under threat – a worrying fact that the United Nations highlighted in early 2013. With this in mind, MEP Anna
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Realising Article 31 … a shared responsibility
20/08/2019
Robyn Monro Miller, President of the International Play Association 2018 marks the 5th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations General Comment 17 on the right of the child
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What Kind of Europe do Children Want?
20/08/2019
Anna, Member of Eurochild Children’s Council The Play Blog is normally a place for us to share expert views on the importance and impact of play in children’s lives. As
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What do Teachers Think about the Benefits of Play?
20/08/2019
Francesca Woods, Trainee Educational Psychologist In many European countries, September marks the start of a new academic year with children returning to school following a (hopefully) playful summer break. The
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Freedom: The Process of Play and its Value
01/08/2019
We should value play simply for the process itself, as many of its benefits emerge only later Guided by her professors’ saying that child’s play develops flexibility of thought and
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