Explore Play Wales
As thousands of children and teenagers come together to celebrate Playday at events across Wales and the rest of the UK, the national day for play provides a timely opportunity to highlight the importance of playing and friendships, for children of all ages.
This year’s Playday theme focuses on the rich and lively culture of children’s play. Playing generates a culture of childhood. Play is at the core of children’s lives and is vital for their health, happiness, and creativity. Through play:
- children develop a sense of, and value for culture
- cultural exploration is encouraged, fostering an appreciation for diversity
- children work together, negotiate, and build relationships
- children feel connected to each other and their neighbourhoods
- children create and pass on games, songs and stories.
This Playday, we invite families, playworkers, decision makers, and all those who work with children across Wales, to join together to foster a culture of play.
Mike Greenaway, Director of Play Wales, said:
‘We need to give children more opportunities to play – not just on Playday, but every day of the year. Playing is children’s culture, it’s not a luxury, it’s how they develop relationships, express their creativity, learn about their place in the environment and community.
Often, it’s when they are playing, having the freedom to explore at home and experience everyday adventures with friends and family that bring children the most joy and happiness. Join us today and throughout the school holidays and beyond to give children freedom to play.’
Play is every child’s right. On Playday and every day, let’s unite to create a more playful future for our children and teenagers.