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📢 June 11th is now declared the #InternationalDayofPlay by the United Nations General Assembly, putting play back on the agenda for 2 billion children around the world. Together with our partners, children and youth, we’re leveraging our expertise, resources, and networks to make this day a reality. A day to mark every child’s right to play, ensuring it is respected, protected, and fulfilled, enabling them to thrive and reach their full potential. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dWMxentj

800,000 children under the age of 12 live in refugee and host communities in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda. How can children cope when they are a long way from home? Learn during conflict and crisis where classes are over 100 students? Or cope with being separated from friends and family? Playful teachers, safe schools and supportive communities make a huge difference. Enid, a teacher in a refugee settlement in Western Uganda, was introduced to the approach of learning through play in 2022. For children who have lived through challenges and uncertainty, play serves as a powerful tool for building resilience. Play is a fundamental component of their learning, wellbeing, and development—building their creativity and problem-solving skills and promoting their social and emotional health. In 2023, PlayMatters introduced the LEGO Six Bricks concept. The approach was created by Care for Education (CFE) and is based on the creative application of six LEGO® bricks to educational activities. With the support of CFE, the Six Bricks approach is currently being adapted and implemented by the PlayMatters Consortium across Ethiopia and Uganda. International Rescue Committee, #WorldRefugeeDay

If 92% of children say that play makes them feel good, imagine what would happen if we never stopped playing. Picture a world where grown-ups embrace fun and playful activities like children, spreading happiness and excitement wherever they go. If you agree, don't just share the post; go play and have a blast while doing it!

“We can only change and improve what we can see.” Creativity is a necessary skill for children today and in the future! Today marks an important milestone in the history of education assessment with OECD - OCDE launching the official PISA 2022 Creative Thinking report, acknowledging the importance of holistic learning and creativity in particular – for ALL children in the world 🌍 With the latest report from PISA showing poor global results in traditional academics, it is time to put holistic skills, learning and assessment on the agenda. It is essential that children are supported to develop a holistic, breadth of skills. Creativity is one of the core skills for holistic development, which we know can be enhanced through playful learning.

Do you remember those carefree days of your childhood, when playing and imagining went hand in hand? Relive those magical moments here with us. Share your favorite childhood memories in the comments and let's celebrate the power of play and imagination together!

We had so much fun at our annual LEGO-wide Play Day events yesterday and wanted to share a few snapshots from the event. Play Day is one of our favourite traditions where colleagues across LEGO® entities experience the power of Learning Through Play and have lots of FUN while being together. This year’s theme was about unplugging, bringing the digital gaming experiences from the screen into the tangible world 🎡🕹 Have you ever considered being the ball in the pinball game, or one of the ghosts in the Pac-Maze? Well, we tried it, among so many other cool things. Creating a fun, playful environment for our employees is key for us to live up to our values and ensure everybody feels that everyone is awesome! #LEGOPlayDay #learningthroughplay the LEGO Group

Play isn't just something nice to have — it's essential for children's personal and mental growth.   We just celebrated the first UN International Day Of Play, now it's time to take play seriously!    Let's encourage both children and adults to pause and engage in more play time. #InternationalDayOfPlay #InternationalDayOfPlay2024 #IDOP

Today we are celebrating the first International Day of Play. And what better way to celebrate this than to explore what play is to a child, from their perspective. Have you ever thought about what's going on inside a child's mind while they play? Children have the superpower to imagine, especially while playing - both alone and with friends. Let this be a great reminder next time you see a child playing that there is more to it than what's visible to the eye. #Internationaldayofplay #Internationaldayofplay2024

Finish the sentence: Play is important because it teaches... #Internationaldayofplay #Internationaldayofplay2024

"What would you do if you were the Minister of Play?" The answers from our colleagues' children highlight the value of play in their lives. Their responses remind us how essential play is for children's growth, happiness and wellbeing. If these heartfelt answers don’t put everything into perspective and make you realize the importance of prioritizing play, we don't know what will. What would your child say if you asked them the same question our colleagues asked their children? #internationaldayofplay #internationaldayofplay2024