International Day of Play

On June 11, the world celebrates the International Day of Play—a day to recognise that play is a vital part of childhood and a right for every child.

In this session, learners will:

Understand what the right to play means and why it matters.
Explore the benefits of play for learning, well-being, and creativity.
Identify barriers that prevent children from playing.
Use their voice and ideas to create solutions that help make the world more playful.

Photo Credits: UNICEF/UNI510119/Truong Viet Hung

Lesson Plan

Ages 8-14 - (Upper Primary/lower secondary/middle school )

English

< 1 hour

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