Explore Play Wales
Here is a summary of the latest play related articles, blogs and videos to be published online.
Memories of my Early Years: David Goodger – ‘I loved the opportunity to play’
Nursery World
From pointing to playing: communication boards help children like Bash join in
Welsh Government
Major Investment Secured to Transform Cemaes playing Fields
Llanbadrig Community Council
Embracing ‘risky play’ in early years to counter pandemic caution
Emma Seith, tes magazine
Observer play in the digital environment: Exploring children’s perspectives
Róisín Sherwin and Ashling Murphy, Journal of Occupational Science
The Best Toy in the World? A Simple Cardboard Box
Jenny Lester, Play Scotland
Why Play Matters More Than Ever for Child Development
The Bronfenberrer Center for Translational Research, Psychology Today
Play reduces stress and lifts wellbeing – and adults benefit as much as children do
Scott Duncan and Melody Smith, The Conversation
Why outdoor play matters more than ever
Charles Sturt University
Loose parts play encourages spontaneous science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) behaviours
Ozlem Cankaya, Natalia Rohatyn-Martin, Karen Buro, Oka Bulut and Keirsten Taylor, Communications Psychology
Ep26 The child’s right to play; an interview with Marguerite Hunter Blair OBE DL
Pondering Play and Therapy Podcast
Ep49 Exploring the Role of Play in Northern Ireland: A conversation with Alan Herron
Pondering Play and Therapy Podcast
Ep56 Towards a Play-Based Future – Eugene Minogue’s Journey with Play England
Pondering Play and Therapy Podcast