The national expert in play for parents, policymakers and the play workforce Email: info@playscotland.org #PlayEveryday linktr.ee/playscotland
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25 Mar 2025
🎉Celebrating the launch of Scotland's Play Vision Statement and Action Plan!
This is a clear commitment from the Scottish Government to play opportunities and experiences for all our children and young people.
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🥳 We're still buzzing from the International Day of Play last Thursday!
Our team attended celebrations across Scotland, and from imaginary cafés, to hopscotch games, to gigantic sandpits, we saw once again how much play really means to children of all ages.
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Thank you to everyone who took part in celebrating the power of play!
If your school registered to participate, don't forget to complete our evaluation survey by 23 June to be entered into the £100 prize draw to contribute towards play resources for your school!
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📸: Our OPAL lead, Laura, said, "Even the heavy downpours didn’t dampen spirits at the parent Stay and Play in Forfar on Thursday! The rain brought a fun dynamic to this International Day of Play" 🌧
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Jun 11
Happy #InternationalDayofPlay!
We hope you have brilliant plans, and we can’t wait to see what you get up to! Tag us in your celebrations or email photos you have permission to share to us at info@playscotland.org
🎈 Happy playing! 🤸♀️
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Around the world, opportunities for outdoor play are disappearing. So Greg Goya and UNICEF turned streets into playgrounds. We created four games across cities, transforming ordinary places into moments of joy.
Play is everywhere. This #InternationalDayOfPlay, share where you find it.
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✨ It's 1 week until the #InternationalDayofPlay! Are you gearing up for extra playtime, playful class activities, or something else?
Tell us in the comments!
Don't forget to register: playscotland.org/internation…
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May 26
Researchers at Queen Margaret University are looking to hear from UK-based professionals, including teachers and early years practitioners, about their attitudes towards different types of nature play.
📋 Take part here:
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May 18
With only 3 weeks to go until International Day of Play, we're thrilled to see how many of you are getting involved!
We would love to know how you're celebrating! Let us know in the comments! 👇
Don't forget to register if you haven't already: playscotland.org/internation…
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May 14
🥳Join us on 5th August to celebrate Playday!
This year we're highlighting the importance of creating opportunities for children to play *wherever* they are.
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May 14
Play happens 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚, and we're calling for children to have access to playful moments, everyday adventures, opportunities to play in their neighbourhood, and inclusive and welcoming environments.
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May 14
Keep up to date with this year's campaign at facebook.com/PlaydayUK
Find out more below:
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#PlayEverywhere #Playday2026
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May 12
This week is #MentalHealthAwareness week, and there's no better time than now to share the impact play can have on children's mental health. Play encourages children to:
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May 12
🤔 Learn about themselves and how to be in the world
👩🏻🤝🧑🏾 Build strong relationships
🗣 Communicate thoughts and feelings
💡 Learn about resilience and problem-solving
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May 12
Take a look at a collection of our resources to understand how play is a simple and effective way to encourage happy and healthy children 👇 tr.ee/liTHdTSo5F
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May 11
11-16 May is Scottish Childminding Week! Among the many ways childminders provide vital support, they also play a crucial role in fostering play-based learning, enabling the child's right to play. A well-designed play environment supports children’s:
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🧠 Cognitive Development
🗣 Social Skills
🤸♀️ Physical Wellbeing
♥ Emotional Growth
#CheerForChildminding this week, and let's raise awareness for the work they do in supporting the health and wellbeing of children 🎉
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Apr 30
How are you planning on incorporating the #InternationalDayofPlay into your school day this June?
Two ways are to make extra time for play at lunch, or play a Stay & Play after school.
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What are you planning on doing?
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Apr 23
Do you want to be kept in the loop about all things Play? All you need to do is read our newsletter 📩
We send it once a month, it's free, and we promise there's no spam 😎
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Apr 20
Our Learning and Development Officer and OPAL Mentor, Alex, is running the London Marathon later this month! Alex is running in support of @starlight_UK, to help bring the healing power of play to children in healthcare settings.
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Apr 20
We are so proud of Alex's incredible effort in support of a vital cause. We would be so appreciative of any donations you'd like to make below! "Play isn’t 'just' fun. In hospitals, it’s therapeutic." Read Alex's blog and donate here: playscotland.org/play-in-hea…
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