International Day of Play 11 June 2024
Play opens up a whole world of possibilities. Join us on the first ever International Day of Play on 11 of June. Every child can reach their full potential, with the time, space and access to play. As Viktorya, World Vision's Senior Technical Advisor for Early Childhood Development, highlights in her article:
Play is not just an activity; it is a fundamental part of human development.
It’s time to put play back on the agenda. On this day, and every day.
Learn more about World Vision's Early Childhood Programming
Learn more about World Vision's Early Childhood Development Programming:
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How World Vision's Education Programme Approaches to the Power of Play for Every Child's Development
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World Vision Uganda -The Vital Role of Play in Early Childhood Development
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World Vision Canada & World Vision Ethiopia - The Science Of Play
- World Vision Laos - Learning through play empowers teacher Ninkeo and her students
- World Vision Zambia - Learning through play improves learning at Hetty Denene Basic School
New Video Resources to Support Learning Roots Programme Model
Play is the most natural form of learning for all children. As they interact with their peers and family members in playful interactions and experience responsive and positive relationships, children grow and learn.
When teachers prepare an inclusive play environment and children lead the play, children can access the materials and activities to meet their diverse learning needs.
But how do we “do” play, often teachers like to lead the play and tell children what to do. These videos show teachers, community volunteers or play leaders how to watch, listen to the children and follow their lead.
The Learning Roots Teacher Training Programme includes 12 Learning Through Play videos designed to demonstrate core concepts and how to apply teaching strategies. These videos are designed to enhance understanding and implementation of Learning Through Play (LTP) in Early Childhood Education settings, offering teachers “the how to do play” and apply these methodologies across a range of Early Childhood Education settings. World Vision invites you to watch the videos, reflect on what you have seen and plan which strategies you will implement.
These videos were developed and recorded in rural and remote centre in Southern Laos by the Public Engagement and Communication team.
Did You Know?
- 71% of children say play is important because it makes them happy, and 58% say that it helps them make friends and have a good time with others.
- It is estimated that 160 million children around the world are working instead of playing or learning.
- World Vision Ethiopia trained 1,090 ECD teachers on the Learning Roots methodology and 2,486 parents/caregivers were training on Learning Roots parenting approach
- World Vision Bangladesh ensured 15,425 children aged 3-5 years received early education in 616 community-led learning centres
