Students at Cherry Lane School celebrated Global School Play Day on Feb. 7. Students around the world celebrate Global School Play Day each year. It began in 2015 by educators who were influenced by a TED Talk by Peter Gray about the positive impact that play has on children.

At Cherry Lane, the fun-filled day consisted of unstructured play throughout the school day. Each student was encouraged to bring in their favorite game or toy to play with in the classroom. Students played board games and card games with their peers, created artwork, took on building challenges and engaged in imaginative play. The goal of the day was to foster creativity, imagination and problem solving as students navigated different play opportunities.

Throughout the day, teachers encouraged students to explore and figure out ways to play on their own. It was a great day for the entire school community.

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Date Added: 2/13/2024