Non-profit ORG.,provides info about toy libraries,importance to communities,facilitate exchange of experiences around the world.Founder of the World Play Day.
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#WorldPlayDay is next month, 28 May 2021
Them: Playing is healthy.
~Will your Toy Library be participating in World Play Day this year?
Play promotes physical, social, and mental health in infants and children, play is also encouraged for adults and the elderly.
#WPD #ITLA
21 April, is fast approaching, don't forget to book your 'seat' for the webinar being hosted on ZOOM.
Booking is essential, please make sure to secure your spot by Monday, the 19th of April 2021.
You can book your spot by following this link > docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
International Toy Library Association retweeted
El Consejo Directivo de la @ITLAinfo reunido; preparándose para los siguientes retos: Día Mundial del Juego, el Congreso de Australia y más. Estamos muy emocionados por lo que se viene para el #DerechoAlJuego.
Is there space in your toy library to make toys from recycled materials?
#ToyLibraries #ToyLibraryCompetency
Not all toy libraries are the same and there is no age limit for play, one is never too old to play.
Some cater to the paediatrics and some to the geriatrics and some for the ages in-between. What age does your #ToyLibrary cater for?
#ToyLibraryCompetency #ITLA
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In the @LEGO play list you can see a game that our expresident @monijuludo Monica Juarez made is called the Magic Paper!
International Toy Library Association retweeted
A bunch of new activities from our friends from Mexico just landed on the Playlist! They've all been produced together with our play ambassadors there. We think they're great fun. Ready to give them a go with your children? Head over to
learningthroughplay.com/acti…
Check the play list @LEGOfoundation
Play is an invitation to learn. Like here, inviting your child to experiment with colours! This activity was contributed by our #PlayAmbassador @Erik_RamirezR Find instructions here playlist.legofoundation.com/…
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“The longer children can enjoy play without the kind of monitoring that leads to self-criticism and self-doubt, the better.” — Dr. Craigan Usher
30 reasons why free play benefits child development: bit.ly/2FizrmT #Playmatters #Homeschool
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A memory: 15th International Toy Library Conference 2019
Welcome message by the Deputy Mayor from Johannesburg Mini Council Bohlale Molokomme
#ITLA #TLA #ToyLibraryConference buff.ly/33XDe41
Is your #ToyLibrary open and available to the public this October?
Here are some things you can provide at your Toy Library as suggested by the WHO:
- Hand hygiene stations offering hand sanitiser or soap and water,
-Tissues
-Closed-lid bins
-Distance markers
-Masks
#ITLA
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A @LETCEEgreytown Toy librarian demonstrating how to play with one of the toys they offer from their mobile toy library. Share your footage showing how you are playing with children.
#LETCEE #ITLA #ToyDemo #MobileToyLibrary #ToyLibrarian
Would you like to join our growing community and become a member of #ITLA?
Visit our membership page > buff.ly/3aNnyCf
By joining you will be able to share experiences and knowledge about toy libraries with experienced members of the toy library and play world.
📚 8 September 2020 is International Literacy Day ✏
Literacy is described simply as having the ability to read and write.
Literacy can be taught and expanded through play.
How have you managed to develop literacy skills through play at your Toy Library?
#LiteracyDay
Positive leadership and conflict resolution are two important aspects of a toy librarian. As well as being dynamic and creative.
What other competencies do you feel are important for a toy librarian?
#ITLA #ToyLibrary #ToyLibraries
