Nature Play Space

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

@USPlayCoalition A4 Play is a force for healing and growth. Through play, we’re all better. #playisnecessary #weplaychat

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

If we’re going to have a better world, we need to provide lots of rich play for everyone. #playtogether #playmatters #playisnecessary #weplaychat https://t.co/FRxEnZLp3U

[ATLParentLAB @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

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

@USPlayCoalition I’m Cheryl. I live in West Columbia, SC #weplaychat

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

@BVDplay_rec Waiting is so hard, but you’re awesome. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

@USPlayCoalition Great discussion. Thanks, @PurePlay41053 #WePlayChat

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

#truth #WePlayChat

[Stephanie Garst @stephgarst]

@mattrleung @USPlayCoalition Weather contingencies in Canada are different than in SC! Snow/ice/blizzard vs Hurricane/tornado/flooding #WePlayChat

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

Where is the dropbox shared folder? #WePlayChat

[Stephanie Garst @stephgarst]

@BVDsport_rec @USPlayCoalition Definitely share if you can! #DontReinventTheWheel #WePlayChat

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

We heard it here first. #WePlayChat

[Matt Leung @mattrleung]

@pureplayeveryda @USPlayCoalition Haha - Working on officially coining the term as we speak! #weplaychat

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

You are the hashtag queen. #LeadByExample #weplaychat

[US Play Coalition @USPlayCoalition]

#WednesdayWisdom from our #WePlayChat - #teenagers who #volunteer become adults who volunteer! #StartYoung #LeadByExample

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

Volunteers catch the vision (or are encouraged in the vision) and spread their experiences into their world of influence. #WePlayChat

[US Play Coalition @USPlayCoalition]

Q3 is live! #weplaychat

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

Teenagers who volunteer become adults who volunteer. #WePlayChat #teenpower

[Brian VanDongen @BVDplay_rec]

@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

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

Volunteers who play well and know their role to assist children in the child's play goals are the best. #WePlayChat

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

Well said. #WePlayChat

[Matt Leung @mattrleung]

@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

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

@mattrleung No children to play is sad.

I usually have some of my kids with me, which helps. BYOK #WePlayChat

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

Attracting an audience depends on the audience. Some children can be overwhelmed.

#weplaychat

[Matt Leung @mattrleung]

@BVDsport_rec @USPlayCoalition 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

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

#time to play needs to include transition in and out of play. #weplaychat

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

Yes. We often miss the power of simplicity. #weplaychat

[Brian VanDongen @BVDplay_rec]

@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

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

Natural materials and an outdoor space are an ready-to-play venue. #weplaychat

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

I’m Cheryl, by the way.

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

I’m here from Columbia, SC. #weplaychat

[Nature Play Space @natureplayspace]

I’m here from Columbia, SC. #weplaychat