Global School Play Day, 2020

Today, my class participated in Global School Play Day! 

I was heavily influenced to participate in #GSPD after listening to this eye-opening presentation:The Decline of Play TED Talk from the psychologist Peter Gray. 

Photo by Mrs. Yollis 

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On Monday, I emailed parents, shared "The Decline of Play" video, and asked for games to be brought in for our #GSPD event. On Wednesday, we played!

First, we talked about the rules. 

There would only be ☝, the Golden Rule.

There were so many fun group games!

 Twister!

Photo by Mrs. Yollis 

Photo by Mrs. Yollis

 Bananagrams! 

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Giant Checkers on a woven game board!

Photo by Mrs. Yollis

Some kids play Jacks for the first time! 

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Key to the Treasure

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 There was a new game, Blank Slate.

Photo by Mrs. Yollis 

Many kids enjoyed creating. 

Origami was a hit! 

Photo by Mrs. Yollis

Photo by Mrs. Yollis 

Some students were driving their toys all over the world!

 

Outside games and fun were enjoyed. Some kids created a mega-hopscotch game! 

 Even our principal join in!

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Photo by Mrs. Yollis 

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 What is your opinion of Global Play Day? 

In your opinion, what is the best game? 

Be sure to add support sentences for your opinion. 

Student Blogging Challenge :: Playing Outdoors!

We are participating in the Edublog Student Blogging Challenge. For WEEK 4, we were asked to be one of several international groups who will share a topic of choice on their blogs. We can't wait to connect and learn about a variety of topics from a plethora of bloggers! 

Our topic of choice? 

PLAY!  

Playing outside is a wonderful way to stay healthy and have fun! 

It is FALL here in the northern hemisphere, but the mild southern California climate makes for enjoyable outdoor fun! We play a lot of pleasurable games during recess and here are three we'd like to share.

Sour Apple

Down By the Banks


Although this silly "Down By the Banks" chant was filmed indoors, it is often played in the shade of a tree out on the grass. 

Bamboo

If you value play, consider joining the Global School Play Day in February. No electronics at school, just unstructured play.  We participated in 2016 and 2015 and will join the global group again on February 1, 2017. Sign up your class and learn more about it by following the Twitter hashtag #gspd.

What are some games that you play during your recess?

Is is fall or spring where you live? How does weather affect what you play? 

Please share a comment about a game or two you like to play. 

Better yet, share a blog post about ways you play at your school and leave us a link. We promise to leave a quality comment!