Playday 2024

This year’s theme celebrates the rich and lively culture of children’s play. Every child plays – playfulness is a distinct feature of behaviour across generations and cultures. Playing generates a culture of childhood.

Playing is vital for children’s health, happiness, and creativity.

Through play:

• Children develop a sense of, and value for culture.
• Cultural exploration is encouraged, fostering an appreciation for diversity.
• Children work together, negotiate, and build relationships.
• Children feel connected to each other and their neighbourhoods.
• Children create and pass on games, songs and stories.

Play is every child’s right – on Playday and every day. This Playday, Play Scotland is calling everyone – families, playworkers, and all those who work with children across the UK, to join together to foster a culture of supporting play.

Useful links:

• Find out more about Playday
• Find out more about organising your Playday here
• Find campaign and event resources here