Engaging Exchange Online Conference: Protecting Play

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Date: Friday, December 5, 2025

Time: 12 – 4 PM Eastern Time (US)

Years of extensive research affirm that providing time, space, and appropriate adult support for children’s play leads to optimal learning and development. Yet, over the past decades, children’s play has been under threat as the focus on adult-directed activities has increased, time in nature has decreased, and educators feel increasing pressure to meet rigidly imposed learning standards.

Join us as we uplift play and build a community of play advocates!

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