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Building a movement for play so that one day the world not only values, but encourages play for children young and old!

Joined January 2010
RT @lisasunbury Today, S. age 5 , had homework (a workbook to practice writing letters) and a report card. She's in Kindergarten. #ed
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Save the PLAY date! Come play w/ The Goddard School at the Ultimate Block Party THIS Sunday in NYC's Central Park http://ow.ly/2KqiW @UBPNYC
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RT @PlayworksUSA: Webinar "The Power of Play: the Playworks Profile" is tomorrow Sept 22nd. Check it out: http://cot.ag/aCZGw3 #play #recess
Play Advocates and more! "The Play Movement — Jump in With Both Feet!" http://bit.ly/b7YlP7 #play
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Better for a child to learn to read a year later than that he should get an aversion to reading -John Locke
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RT @kidsbestlife: Value your children's thoughts and they will value yours..Respect their opinions and they will respect yours~#Parenting
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Children's museums create playful, interactive learning experiences for kids!
Love this quote! "Be who you are, and say what you feel. Because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind" ~ Dr. Suess :)
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Come to the final Tag, Snatch, & Run Fest on the Brooklyn Street Games Tour at Crispus Attucks Playground from 11AM-3PM http://bit.ly/dawrgw
Public elementary school teachers in Ontario, Canada, have called for a moratorium on standardized tests in grades... http://fb.me/uEa5T0AS
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What are some #safety techniques that #parents use to help their kids experience #nature?
Remember talking about longer recess? RT @Act4HlthyKids Longer recess sought to deter #childhoodobesity. http://bit.ly/bITUDH #letsmove
At school recess. RT @TheSocialBrain The language of make-believe on the playground. "Playing for Keeps" by @DebMeier http://bit.ly/bYMWEb
Great comic RT @playdaypro Why can't grown-ups have as much fun as kids? Why can't they get up in the morning and play? http://bit.ly/c3swIT
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Today’s kids spend more of their time in a classroom and less time playing—12 hours less per week in free time since the 1970s
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RT @GoddardSchool #Play=unstructured & freeing It isn't @ expensive toys; simpler toys can b manipulated in more ways using imagination #ece
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Activities for kids: Easy egg marbleizing - arts and crafts - Most people think about decorating eggs only for Easte... http://ow.ly/18AKf6
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Nice! RT @kevinconroy: playground finder tool turned 14 hr drive into tour of midwest playgrounds for our 2 year old! http://bit.ly/vssxr
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As the school year begins and schedules fill up, make sure to plan for play! http://fb.me/vwH2mtA6
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Great rooftop garden at Wisconsin children's museum. A good model.
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