Play Day in UK

Last Friday all eyes were on London as athletes from 204 countries participated in the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Olympics.  [Many members of the World Forum community sent messages saying this event brought back memories of the World Forum.]  Now as athletes from around world compete throughout the United Kingdom, families and early childhood professionals there are celebrating National Play Day. According to World Forum National Representative Laura Henry, "Play Day is a celebration of children's right to play, and a campaign that highlights the importance of play in children's lives."  You can learn more about National Play Day, and view photos of past Play Days, at the Play Day website.

On a more global scale, play advocates celebrate World Play Day, created by the International Toy Library Association in 1999, every May 28. You can read a good overview about World Play Day at www.delawarechildrensmuseum.org/world-play-day.

And, you can learn more about the World Forum Working Group, World Play, at the World Forum website.

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