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Playground Ideas equips anyone, anywhere to build a stimulating space for play using only local materials, tools, and skills.

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This is greatly concerning and likely a global trend. Children need to move a lot more as a matter of urgency to undo the damage done through the last 2 sedentary years. This is especially true for children living in “western” poverty.
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Loose parts at magic hour. This is what heaven looks like for children. 💛🌄🌈 #loosepartsplay #loosepartsheaven #magichour #playgroundideas #nüdelkart #playmatters #playtogether
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Pleased to be featured in this episode on The House of Wellness TV chatting about Playground Ideas and the impact it has had on children across the globe. The House Of Wellness Season 5, Episode 11 (9 mins in) youtube.com/watch?v=QcwtiPSG…
* CALL OUT * Fellowships Make a meaningful contribution to an open source movement that is spreading access to play to hundreds of thousands of children across the globe. Currently needing Web Developers. playgroundideas.org/fellowsh…
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It's Nature Play Week! A chance to celebrate playing outside, wherever you are. We are so happy to share with you our free Nature Play Manual. playgroundideas.org/handbook… #natureplayweek2021 #natureplay #playmatters #playgroundideas #getoutsideandplay #natureisthebest
How do we keep children playing in an increasingly extreme environment? Read the full post here: facebook.com/playgroundideas…
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THAT feeling, on the swing, when you are at the apex of the arc... A euphoria that many know! We have many different designs and options, as well as step-by-step DIY plans on our website. All free, for anyone, anywhere. playgroundideas.org/design-c…
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Does every child deserve the same chance to access deep learning and engagement? We think so. Today we look at levelling the playing field for all children. facebook.com/playgroundideas…
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What a fantastic achievement Scotland! So many people, led by children, have worked together to get this over the line. Children and families will benefit greatly. Congratulations 🙌 🙌 🙌 @PlayScotland @together_sacr #UNCRCScotland
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Delighted to be featured in the March - September edition of Education Matters Magazine! @Edumattersmag #nüdelkart #stemeducation #STEMskills #playgroundideas #loosepartsplay #studentagency #21stcenturyskills #futureeducation
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It is overwhelming to see a playground being built at our Malur Campus.Thanks to @playgroundideas, Rat Race and volunteers from across the world, who are building a playground with used shipping containers, tyres & local materials. The team is here till Oct' 31. Come & volunteer.
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Play provides a wealth of therapeutic opportunities, all under the child’s control, to process anger, relieve stress, relax, bond with others, express themselves, increase their loss of control, overcome challenges and model positive behaviours. #ChildrensMentalHealth #play
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Why playing is important 👉🏼 Children need play to survive and thrive. Play is a life-enhancing experience which fosters resilience, the ability to handle stress, challenges and setbacks. “Just playing” can help build children’s capacity to cope with highly stressful situations.
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Celebrating women and girls everywhere this International Women's Day! Here's to a future of positivity, play, possibility and equity. #letsbankonequity #iwd2021 #playmatters #girlpower #playgroundideas
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This small team, led by Yoav, have just finished building a play space in Sinai, Egypt. The 10 elements were set upon with smiles by the children, and the grand opening event had performances and food to celebrate. #sinai #egypt #diyplayground #playgroundideas #community #ECE
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Imagine if... we were brave enough to make mistakes in our daily life and how we run our institutions and teach our kids. Join us for a week-long online celebration inspired by Sir Ken Robinson and his work. #weimagineif #sirkenrobinson bit.ly/37DgAzi
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Play Scotland are delighted to launch the Manifesto for Play. Play is vital to children’s physical, social and emotional wellbeing. Please support the #tenasksforplay @MareeToddMSP @ScotGovFM @Douglas4Moray @jackiebmsp @patrickharvie 👉playscotland.org/resources/m…
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We have asked children to sacrifice so much to control a disease that barely affects them. As @DrHelenDodd and colleagues argue, the best way to pay them back is to give them time and space to simply play and be themselves, free from any pressure. theguardian.com/society/2021…
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‘When children can’t play for any reason, anxiety and toxic stress can harm the healthy development of social behaviours… play can be an effective tonic for stress and can encourage the development of positive behaviours.’ 👉thesector.com.au/2021/01/15/… #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
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