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Creating connections through play
How to join the Alliance’s National Week of Play this month
Have you signed up for this year’s National Week of Play?
This year’s National Week of Play takes place from Monday 19 - Sunday 25 June, and will focus on how play can help us build positive connections and break down barriers, whether cultural, generational, societal or otherwise.
At a time when the world can often seem so divided, this year’s event will serve as a timely reminder that play is one thing that is always, and without exception, for everyone, and focus on how we can ensure that play in the early years fosters and supports a sense of positivity and inclusivity, regardless of age, gender, or background.
Sign up to take part in the National Week of Play and we’ll email you with details of all the resources and activities once they are available - all for free!
What’s happening?
We’ll be sharing free resources to help you get involved in Play Week, including:
- A range of tips, ideas and activities for early years professionals to try throughout the week.
- Ideas and resources to encourage parents and carers to get involved. Daily blogs all on the topic of play.
- Press release and MP letter templates so you can share your stories about how you have been celebrating Play Week.
We’ll also be running a series of virtual events for both providers and families during the week:
Provider events
- Making Music Outdoors – hosted by Boogie Mites, Monday 19 June, 7pm - 8.15pm - Book here (use code BMEYA20% for 20% off)
- FREE Alliance Connect: Building connections through play, Tuesday 20 June, 1.30pm - 2.30pm - Book here
- Alliance Virtual Classroom: Developing emotional intelligence through outdoor play, Wednesday 21 June, 9.30am - 1pm - Book here (enjoy 30% off!)
- FREE Alliance Connect: Building connections through play, Thursday 22 June, 6.30pm - 7.30pm - Book here
- FREE Family Connect: Playing together - connecting with your child, Tuesday 20 June, 10am - 11am - Book here
- FREE Family Connect: All aboard the Boogie Mites pirate adventure music workshop, Friday 23 June, 10am - 11am - Book here
Enter our prize draws!
Parents/Carers and providers who sign up to receive our National Week of Play resource pack will automatically be entered in to our prize draw.
Provider prize
LEGO® DUPLO® Rescue Fire Station & Helicopter is a large-scale playset filled with cool details and fascinating features to inspire kids aged 2+. Another busy day at the fire station The fire-fighting team whizz down the slide, get into in the Push&Go fire truck and head off through the large swing door, with lights flashing and siren sounding (batteries included). A helicopter takes off from the roof to join the mission.
Designed especially for pre-schoolers, the set is bursting with developmental play possibilities that improve fine motor skills, emotional awareness and more.
Parent/Carer prize
One-year free subscription for Boogie Mites App, including 66 music videos.
Boogie Mites App: Building Strong Foundations For Language and Literacy Through Music
The web app includes:
- Topical Tunes: Boogie Mites action and percussion songs covering inspiring themes that explore the world through music.
- Musical Poems: Internationally renowned children’s author Michael Rosen poems put to music by Boogie Mites and interpreted with dance.
- Phonics Fun: Expert storyteller Rohini Vij letter sound nonsense rhymes put to music by Boogie Mites and interpreted with role play.
Show off your support
If you’re taking part in Play Week, don’t forget to download our logo to add to your website or social media channels.
You can find a free downloadable copy at www.eyalliance.org.uk/playweek2023