Play Matters

Never before has play been so important for children’s health and wellbeing. It is through play that children make sense of the world that they are living in – a world at the minute; for many, is full of change and uncertainty.

Make sure you take time to play every day.

PlayBoard (the lead agency for children’s play) are kindly sharing the following Play Matters – Play for Parents guide

https://www.playboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PlayBoard-Play-For-Parents-Guide-2019.pdf 

in which parents will find lots of tips and information on the importance of play.
 
Also being shared is a flyer and link to a resource bank full of playful ideas for parents to try at home.

https://www.playboard.org/play-ideas