Summer is starting, and for the month of June, we are going to be focusing on play! Unfortunately, time for free play has been diminishing over the last several decades for a number of reasons. I am here to make the argument that free, unstructured play is worth our time and the effort to make space for it! I am excited to share some fascinating information with you about play, as well as invite some guests on the show who are doing amazing work in bringing back outdoor play for kids. It's going to be a great month!
Today I am breaking down what “play” means, why it is important, and some tips for how to make free play go more smoothly this summer. I hope this episode helps as you are planning your summer and thinking about what you want these long, sunny days to look like for your family. Enjoy!
Some further reading on play:
https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/119/1/182
https://literacytrust.org.uk/resources/10-reasons-why-play-important/
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