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June 11 is the United Nations International Day of Play.
The next date is June 11, 2027. Dates follow Mountain Time, America/Denver. Stories below are from the archive.
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A short prompt for a teacher to use with children. This page is for adults.
Use recess or a game the school already owns. Make one rule that lets more people play. Do not require a new toy or a trip.
More stories a teacher can read aloud are in the Kids section.
CommunityWilmington and the Sixers Youth Foundation reopened a renovated Eastlake Park, with a rebuilt basketball court, a splash pad, a pavilion, and a new playground. One neighbor said it is the first makeover she has seen there in nearly 50 years.
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CommunityRivercrest Elementary in Wilson opened a $507,000 playground with wheelchair-accessible equipment and sensory pods. Students had a hand in the design.
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CommunityKingsford Middle School set out to raise $500 for the Lake Antoine playground and finished with more than $8,000. With other gifts, the campaign passed its $40,000 goal.
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CommunityAssociates from the Arden Lowe's put up money and labor to repaint the playground fence and lay patio pavers under a shelter at the Salvation Army's West Asheville community center.
Verified · WLOSFive true, uplifting stories in your inbox at 6 a.m. It takes two minutes to read and it sets the tone for the whole day.