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Mud is a wonderful thing. An indigenous art medium for thousands of years. Planet Earth’s original construction material. A sensory play thing before “sensory play” was even a thing. A gift from mother nature to all children.

Let’s just say it: MUD is the stuff of childhood! This humble yet magnificent substance is possibly the most readily available and delightfully versatile of all children’s play things.

By Robyn Monro Miller, President of the International Play Association

2018 marks the 5th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations General Comment 17 on the right of the child to play. Today is World Play Day: it’s time to reflect on just how far we have gone in those five years.

"Adults in many communities are hearing the message about how important play is and embracing it"- Robyn Monro

From The New York Times:

In Britain’s Playgrounds, ‘Bringing in Risk’ to Build Resilience.

After decades spent ratcheting up safety measures, many British educators say the pendulum has swung too far. Bring on the scissors, bricks and mud pits. Read the full article at the New York Times website.

The ABC news website has this week reported that the NSW State government will run a trial over the summer holidays. Read more here.

Praise for Play Australia member Kym Simoncini from the University of Canberra, who has co-authored this article for the very popular website - 'The Conversation'.

The article is titled 'Christmas shopping: Why blocks are still the best present you can buy children' and is a well structured and convincing argument.