Play theory
The Fewer Toys Children Have, The More They Play
Two decades ago, a German project called, “Der Spielzeugfreie Kindergarten” (the nursery without toys) wanted to see what would happen if they took toys away from kindergartens. All toys from participating classrooms were removed for three months...
https://raisedgood.com/toys-children-less-play/?fbclid=IwAR1slcJoMNp42p…
Are Playgrounds too Safe?
The Pandemic Play Project
Judy McKinty
Where there are children, there is play. It is a universal impulse, as old as humanity. Physical play, verbal play, friendship play, solitary play – it is the exercise of body and imagination, marked by humour, challenge, invention and exploration. As essential to childhood as food and drink.
Dr. June Factor
How to add more Play to your life!
Promoting Natural Outdoor Learning Environments
Government of South Australia: Dept of Ed and Children's Services
The importance of play
We the Parents
https://wetheparents.org/importance-of-free-play
A fantastic free resource on the importance of play aimed at parents and all those involved in promoting play...
The importance of play
Deidre Thian
The importance of play in promoting healthy child development
American Acadamy of Pediatrics
Outdoor Recreation, Health and Wellness
Geoffry Goodbey - Resources for the Future (US)