Maryland, USA
Joined July 2017
If we’re going to have a better world, we need to provide lots of rich play for everyone. #playtogether #playmatters #playisnecessary #weplaychat xitter.cf/AtlParentLAB/status/12…
Replying to @AtlParentLAB
Play teaches us to notice when people are treated differently both in good & bad ways. Play, in pairs or groups, also teaches us to see people as equals – we learn to cooperate and integrate our own skills, identities, & knowledge into the experience to succeed. #WePlayChat
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Weather contingencies in Canada are different than in SC! Snow/ice/blizzard vs Hurricane/tornado/flooding #WePlayChat
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We heard it here first. #WePlayChat
Haha - Working on officially coining the term as we speak! #weplaychat
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Volunteers catch the vision (or are encouraged in the vision) and spread their experiences into their world of influence. #WePlayChat
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Teenagers who volunteer become adults who volunteer. #WePlayChat #teenpower
Replying to @USPlayCoalition
A2: In recreation, it can be difficult to get volunteers (especially adult volunteers). However, many high school students who have participated in our programs are interested in volunteering as they enjoyed their time and want to keep the fun going! #WePlayChat
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Volunteers who play well and know their role to assist children in the child's play goals are the best. #WePlayChat
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Well said. #WePlayChat
Replying to @USPlayCoalition
@USPlayCoalition #weplaychat Q2: Volunteers can be anyone (and any age) that understand and value PLAY and recognize that their role as volunteers is creating opportunity for play, not dictating or directing the experience
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Attracting an audience depends on the audience. Some children can be overwhelmed. #weplaychat
I agree, BUT the novelty of bigger and better is key for attracting people to a specific play event. Bigger and better doesn't have to mean more expensive though :) #weplaychat
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#time to play needs to include transition in and out of play. #weplaychat
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Yes. We often miss the power of simplicity. #weplaychat
Replying to @USPlayCoalition
A1: Sometimes in recreation, we get too caught up with "bigger and better" and "we need more stuff to draw people" but there are plenty of opportunities to play just at parks and playgrounds. Elements of play are all around us! #WePlayChat
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Natural materials and an outdoor space are an ready-to-play venue. #weplaychat
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#playmatters Help families play together at the National Night Out Event. We need you to volunteer. Training and materials provided. find out more at pureplayeveryday.org/index.p…
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Just finished reading @ATDeBenedet's book, Playful Intelligence. Through stories, learn ways to increase your imagination, sociability, humor, spontaneity, and wonder: five playful qualities. Highly recommended read! A book well-played. #SummerReading #PlayfulReading
It's #PrimeDay2018 if you have some shopping to do, remember you can shop smile.amazon.com and choose a charity to support (hint: Pure Play Every Day, Inc.)