True Play Statement
True Play is deep and uninterrupted engagement in the activity of one’s own choice.
True Play is most frequently characterized by observable experiences of risk, joy and deep engagement. This is the deepest manifestation of learning, growth and development.
True Play flourishes in places of love where the materials, environments and decision-making attend to the needs and differences of the individual and the group.
When given space to reflect, those who experience True Play and those who take part in deep and engaged observation of True Play will create ecologies that prioritize the understanding of learning and development in their respective communities.
Educators and policy-makers committed to True Play protect the child’s right to experiences of True Play, and make True Play a priority in their decision-making about education.
