Please see below great resources for promoting play. Local parents identified the need for fun, cheap play activities in a recent survey carried out by THRIVE.
Play is central to children’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. All children have a natural urge to play and that need will remain, even during times of economic hardship. Play activity does not need to be expensive or involve costly toys and gadgets - there are many ‘free and found’ play opportunities that already exist within our schools and other settings.
Play in times of hardship has practical play ideas and activities which can be enjoyed at little or no cost. https://bit.ly/playintimesofhardship
In addition, Playboard have also provided the following YouTube links which provide a really useful insight into the value and benefits of Play:
hbttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWDqoFqcvUU- Loose parts play extended version 8 mins long
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoOrnJCvVMY – Most boring room in the world
Pastoral Care Team
