How are you celebrating #Playday2026? This year we're calling for more inclusive and welcoming spaces for play, where all children can play freely in their communities. This ties in wonderfully with our Play Park Survey, which you can fill in via the link in the post. 👇 tinyurl.com/5n7r2nkb

Planning Aid Scotland@planningaidscot.bsky.social · 14h ago

Today is #Playday2026! 🛝 We're proud to support @playscotland.bsky.social Play Park Survey. "By listening to their experiences, we can help create play parks where all children can play, belong and thrive." 🔗Read the blog to learn more: www.pas.org.uk/news/playday-2026 #SpacesForPlay

Don't miss out on having your say on the recent developments to Scotland's play parks via our survey! We want to know your views on the renewed play parks by the Scottish Government Play Park Renewal fund which ran from 2021-2026: forms.microsoft.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD

Just 12 weeks to go until our Strategy Launch Party! 📅 Wed 21 Oct, 5:30–8pm 📍 Hearts Stadium, Tynecastle, Edinburgh Bookings will open soon, but make sure it's in your diary 📖 Please note the change of date: Hearts have a midweek match, so we've happily made room for a different kind of play ⚽🎉

🌳 Scotland’s Play Park Survey 2026 is live! The Scottish Government wants to hear directly from families about what's working and what improvements can be made to their local play spaces, through this survey managed by @playscotland.bsky.social Share your views by 16th Sep 👉 https://bit.ly/4h307cb

Did you know that since 2022, the Scottish Government has spent £60 million on renewing play parks across Scotland? We want to hear from you about your local play park, the improvements you have seen, and what you would still like to see. Fill in the survey: forms.office.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD

This Playday, we're encouraging families, community leaders, play providers, childcare settings, and everyone working with children and teenagers to champion better spaces and opportunities for play. Support #Playday2026: www.playscotland.org/playday-2026/ #PlayEverywhere

Join us on Saturday 5th September at Planning for Play, where we hear from SPACES author Sudeshna Chaterjee, and keynote speakers, on planning for play in a Scottish context. Tickets via the link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/planning-f...

This Playday, we're teaming up with bsky.app/profile/aber... to host a FREE play event, and we'd love you to come! Expect a wide range of fun activities and more information about the Play Park Survey: www.playscotland.org/join-us-for-...

🤔 What's the best thing about your local park? 🧸 Help shape the future of play spaces across Scotland. 🕖 It only takes 7 minutes 👉 forms.office.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD

Discover how play pedagogy can enrich your classroom practice, foster child-led learning, and cultivate a school ethos that celebrates creativity and exploration. This is a two-part training series, designed to inform you all about the play pedagogy approach: www.playscotland.org/schools-chil...

In our latest episode of the Play Well Podcast we spoke with @laurahallain.bsky.social. We had a fascinating conversation about stories, representation, identity, and the power of play in helping children feel seen, valued, and connected. www.spreaker.com/episode/epis...

Join us on Wednesday 5th August in celebrating #Playday2026! Register via the link so we can shout about all the wonderful community organisations helping to celebrate the importance of every child's right to play 😍 Play - Here, There, Everywhere! www.playscotland.org/playday-2026/

📢 Now Open: Scotland’s Play Park Survey! Share your experiences of your local park to help shape the future of play in Scotland. 🌳 Take part in the survey today and have your say: forms.office.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD

On Thursday 24th June, our OPAL Mentor Simon, will be celebrating with Castlefield Primary School as he presents them with the OPAL award after completing their journey through the programme. This is the third school to receive the award in Scotland!

Woody and Buzz have a new quest: to wrestle with the explosion of digital play ▶️ 24% of parents of 3‑ to 5‑year‑olds find it hard to control their child’s screen time. ⌛️ Photo Credit: Disney Pixar, Toy Story 5 Full blog: www.playscotland.org/digital-play...

Across Scotland, more schools are asking an exciting question: what could learning look like if play was valued as a powerful part of the school day, not something squeezed in around the edges? playpedagogyaward.org

Across Scotland, more schools are asking an exciting question: what could learning look like if play was valued as a powerful part of the school day, not something squeezed in around the edges? playpedagogyaward.org

🥳 We're still buzzing from the International Day of Play last Thursday! Our team attended celebrations across Scotland, and from imaginary cafés, to hopscotch games, to gigantic sandpits, we saw once again how much play really means to children of all ages - in the activity, smiles, and atmosphere.

A brilliant day was had today on the #InternationalDayofPlay! Our wonderful team attended schools across Scotland to support playful activities and to shine a light on the power of play.

Playing outside is simple and free. There's no better time to start than today, on the #InternationalDayofPlay! Check out some of our resources below to get started! 🎉 www.playscotland.org/parents-fami...

School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow@uofgshw.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This #InternationalDayofPlay we're highlighting new research showing that children who spend more time playing outdoors between the ages of two and four may be less likely to develop emotional and behavioural difficulties later in childhood. #OutdoorPlay #MentalHealth www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Happy #InternationalDayofPlay! Thank you to all the schools who have registered to celebrate today. We hope you have brilliant plans, and we can’t wait to see what you get up to! 1/2

Tomorrow is the #InternationaDayofPlay! We're so excited to see everyone's celebrations. If you haven't registered yet, please do so via our website to receive a free information pack 👇 Don't forget to tag us or email photos you have permission to share to info@playscotland.org 1/2

🧗‍♀️ Adventurous, risky play is not just exciting, it’s essential for building confidence, resilience, and physical competence. Learn more about the benefit–risk approach to play: a framework that balances potential hazards with the developmental benefits 👇 www.playscotland.org/schools-chil...

We're thrilled to see a motion celebrating Baltasound Junior High School’s achievement of the Play Pedagogy Award and the International Day of Play lodged at @parliament.scot.

✨ It's 1 week until the #InternationalDayofPlay! Are you gearing up for extra playtime, playful class activities, or something else? Tell us in the comments! Don't forget to register: www.playscotland.org/internationa...

Cardboard Box Day is a national initiative designed to celebrate the power of simple, child-led play in the early years. It's free to take part and only requires a cardboard box - a fantastic example of loose parts play. 📦 More info: www.early-years-reviews.com/cardboard-bo... #PlayMattersBoxDay

Play Matters: Cardboard Box Day | Early Years Reviews

'Play Matters: Cardboard Box Day'

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Join us at PlayDate on Sat 6 June for a fun & free event to celebrate International Day of Play! Our Play Pedagogy Lead, Fiona Kirkland, will present and explore play pedagogy in practice, sharing insights on engaging and meaningful approaches to play in schools: www.eventbrite.com/e/playdate-t...

Researchers at Queen Margaret University are looking to hear from UK-based professionals, including teachers and early years practitioners, about their attitudes towards different types of nature play. 📋 Take part here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/qmu/play-r...

▶ The latest ep of Play Well podcast is out! We spoke with Margaret and Kerry at Baltasound Junior High School, and heard all about their journey as a Play Pedagogy Award pilot school and their insights into the impact of play on children in the primary years. www.spreaker.com/episode/54-b...

With only 3 weeks to go until International Day of Play, we're thrilled to see how many of you are getting involved! We would love to know how you're celebrating! Let us know in the comments! 👇 Don't forget to register if you haven't already: www.playscotland.org/internationa...

International Day of Play Schools Celebration - Play Scotland

Celebrate play and Champion children’s rights  Thursday 11 June is the International Day of Play, and we...

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