Let Grow – promoting children’s independence and right to play
Not long ago, childhood looked different. Kids walked to school. They played until the streetlights came on. They argued, negotiated,
Outdoor play and free roaming allows children to explore the neighbourhood and engage with other kids at playgrounds, sports facilities and street corners.
Parents can take turns inviting other children for play dates at home and organize play groups where families meet in parks or forests and let children roam free with little supervision.
Parents can limit children’s access to electronic devices and encourage them to spend more time engaging in physical activities and free play.
Providing a range of opportunities for play, including traditional playgrounds, but also other forms of play such as urban parks, green spaces, and interactive public art installations. Creating safer streets by limiting car usage in urban areas.
Schools and childcare centers can create opportunities for more free play by extending recess times and providing after school play clubs.
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