TheOutdoorPlay

Creating equitable access to play, sports and nature for urban children in Nairobi Email: [email protected]

[TheOutdoorPlay @TheOutdoorPLay]

Play isn’t just fun—it’s essential! 🌿 When kids play in nature, they build confidence, creativity, and resilience. Climbing trees, chasing butterflies, or just digging in the dirt helps them grow in ways screens never will. Let them explore! 🌱 #LetKidsBeKids #NaturePlay

[TheOutdoorPlay @TheOutdoorPLay]

"Kids need more time outdoors! 🌳 Let's encourage outdoor play and reduce screen time for healthier, happier children. #GetOutside #ScreenTimeBalance" #play #outdoors #wellbeing

[Right To Play @RightToPlayIntl]

Children aren't playing enough, and free play in particular is what they are lacking the most.

Unstructured free play teaches young people how to learn decision-making and problem-solving skills, regulate their emotions, build friendships, and more.

https://t.co/lr8wwI83bm

[PEDAL Cam @PEDALCam]

As cities around the world continue to expand, more children are growing up without access to the countryside or even to parks and gardens. What does this mean for childhood, as well as for society as a whole?

Watch our panel discussion from 2021: https://t.co/9SR8Vnvcih

[TheOutdoorPlay @TheOutdoorPLay]

Urban green spaces are essential for children's well-being. 🌱 They offer safe places to play, explore, and connect with nature, fostering physical and mental health. That is why we are at the forefront in advocating for green spaces in Nairobi. 🌳 #GreenSpaces #UrbanWellbeing

[TheOutdoorPlay @TheOutdoorPLay]

Yesterday we celebrated #InternationalYouthDay with young people and children of Korogocho slums Nairobi. We provided them with a space to express their energy & creativity using the power of play, art, music and dance!#play #youth #creativity #sports #art #children #wellbeing

[PlayBoard NI @playboard_]

Play is essential for happy, healthy children. We all played, so we all know the value of play. As we reflect on our own play memories, let’s consider how we can implement improvements for children today, enhancing play across our communities to improve play opportunities for all

[TheOutdoorPlay @TheOutdoorPLay]

We are now actively looking for ways to support them and bring joy to our children communities through the power of play, art and dance. We encourage any kind of support that can go towards this initiative. Please reach out at: [email protected]
#healingthroughplay

[TheOutdoorPlay @TheOutdoorPLay]

We are concerned about the ongoing political demonstrations in Kenya that begun in June and the exposure of children particularly in informal settlements to its traumatizing effects. This has greatly affected their wellbein #childrenwellbeing #traumahealing #powerofplay

[The LEGO Foundation @LEGOfoundation]

Play and communication go hand in hand 🤝
Through playful interactions, children learn to express themselves, share ideas, and connect with others. Play provides a dynamic platform for children to explore the power of communication.

[TheOutdoorPlay @TheOutdoorPLay]

Sharing this wonderful article by Children and nature network on the philosophy of “friluftsliv”
https://t.co/zVA32IEGJr

[TheOutdoorPlay @TheOutdoorPLay]

This is a playground in Sweden. We draw a lot of our inspiration from the Nordic countries which have good playground facilities, very child centric designs & of course their concept of “friluftsliv” (embracing nature & enjoying the outdoors as a way of life) #playfulplaygrounds

[Suzanne Axelsson (Interaction Imagination) @SuzanneAxelsson]

Ten years ago I wrote a post entitled "Does boredom give birth to creativity?" And I argued that it does not.
I still maintain this sentiment - and since then there has been more research into boredom and how it impacts our mental health.
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[Right To Play @RightToPlayIntl]

Banard’s daughters used to fear their father's his disciplinarian parenting style–one common for men in #Uganda. In the Play to Grow program, Banard learned playful parenting skills that helped him connect with his daughters and support their active learning.(1/2)
#ParentingMonth

[The LEGO Foundation @LEGOfoundation]

On June 11, 2024, we marked the first-ever #InternationalDayofPlay 🎨

We're incredibly proud of all the events that unfolded worldwide on the special day from all our partners.

Here's a glimpse into some of the incredible moments.

[TheOutdoorPlay @TheOutdoorPLay]

It feels amazing to be able to bring some joy for the kids. Here’s to many more carefree swings and happy smiles! #CommunityLove #ParkRevival #SwingRestoration 🛠️🎉

[TheOutdoorPlay @TheOutdoorPLay]

In 2022, we restored the broken swings at the City Park. A 102 year old park at the heart of Nairobi.🌳✨ This was the situation it was in 1/1

[TheOutdoorPlay @TheOutdoorPLay]

@LEGOfoundation Okay thanks for clarifying we will wait for the 25th

[TheOutdoorPlay @TheOutdoorPLay]

@LEGOfoundation The link just takes one to the main ChangeX website but cannot find the announcement for the new community funds

[Town & Country Planning Association @theTCPA]

Now, we hear from @timrgill, who says: '#Children and young people want to spend time with their friends - if there are no #places for them to meet in real life they spend time together #online...'. (So obvious once it's been pointed out, isn't it?)...