Play builds children: looking forward to Play Day 2019
Play England is working in partnership with PlayBoard Northern Ireland, Play Scotland and Play Wales to present Play Day on Wednesday 7 August 2019. This year’s theme is: Play Builds Children.
The Playday 2019 theme aims to highlight the many ways in which play is beneficial to children and young people:
- Play builds friendships – playing allows children to interact with others, develop relationships, deal with conflict and learn respect and tolerance.
- Play builds resilience – playing boosts children’s confidence, creativity, problem-solving skills and perseverance, enabling them to cope with stress and challenges throughout life.
- Play builds health and wellbeing – being active through play helps children physically and emotionally, contributing to their health and happiness.
- Play builds communities – playing allows children to learn about the world around them, make connections and develop a sense of identity and belonging.
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