Explore Play Wales
Here is a summary of the latest play related magazines, articles, blogs and podcasts to be published online.
Beyond parks and playgrounds: fostering and celebrating a culture of play for children and teenagers
Marianne Mannello, Public Map Platform
In this guest blog, Play Wales’ Assistant Director Marianne Mannello writes about the importance of play for children’s wellbeing, and the spaces for play that children care about.
Playday celebrations turn Wrexham city centre into giant play area
Wrexham.com
This article showcases the events and activities that took place in Wrexham on Playday.
The power of play to boost early language
National Literacy Trust
This article explores the fundamental impact of play on young children’s language development.
What Adults Lost When Kids Stopped Playing In The Street
Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic
This article looks at the disadvantages of having more cars and fewer children playing on the streets – such as making children’s play harder work for parents and the loss of social interaction in communities.
Unplug And Play
Carroll Walton, Charlotte Parent
‘Give children the chance to play’ – national UK play organisations join forces to demand action
Simon Weedy, Child in the city