Promoting the Child's Right to Play
The USA Affiliate of the International Play Association
IPA/USA MEMBERSHIP
Please CLICK HERE to join IPA/USA today.
Note, that becoming a member of this website (below) will keep you "in the loop" of some of our activities and news, but is NOT the same as becoming a member of IPA/USA.
We hope you'll join both IPA/USA and our new website community.
Latest Activity
Georgianna Duarte left a comment for Ana Greenwood"I love this photo...Is it from Sierra Leone.....or google?"
Geronimo David Martinez commented on Cynthia Gentry's page The Case for Elementary Recess"Recess is far too important to go without. What are we teaching our children? Is it really ok to not be social cripple that part of society because of testing? I think playing and getting dirty are apart of learning. I believe the most…"
Geronimo David Martinez commented on Cynthia Gentry's page RECESS NEWS"I remember when recess was long, But now as an adult in the field of teaching I think children do not spend enough time playing. Most of the time the children stay inside doing work to prepare for testing."
Blog Posts
Support IPA/USA - Coming Soon!
COMING SOON! Show your support of play and IPA/USA by purchasing this cool hat and tshirt. They are 100% cotton. You will be able to order them online here…
ContinuePosted by Cynthia Gentry on April 2, 2012 at 11:24am
Intersted in childrens play? Interested in furthering your education? Interested in doing both?
Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and MA:
Professional Studies in Children’s Play
Introduction
The University of Gloucestershire is exploring the development of a revised postgraduate Award provisionally entitled ‘Professional Studies in Children’s Play’. It would build on the considerable experience and high profile gained within the University Play and Playwork Team in both the content and delivery of the programme. The proposed…
ContinuePosted by Richard Rairigh on February 9, 2012 at 1:55pm
2012 Conference on the Value of Play
Be sure to attend the 2012 Conference on the Value of Play at Clemson University February 26 - 29, 2012. The IPA/USA meeting will be held there Sunday, February 26th from 5:15 - 7:15.
They have a fantastic conference planned. See you…
Posted by Cynthia Gentry on January 30, 2012 at 8:00am
Celebrate Children this New Year - Join or Renew Your IPA Membership
The new year is well underway and it's time for us all to join or renew IPA by filling out the attached…
ContinuePosted by Cynthia Gentry on January 17, 2012 at 7:30am — 1 Comment
IN THE NEWS
May 2011 World Play Day, by IPA friend Martha Llanos from the World Forum Foundation (Peru) writes for Delaware Children's Museum
March 2011, IPA WORLD NEWSLETTER - March 2011
February 20, 2011 The Case for Play, The Chronicle of Higher Education by Tom Bartlett
January 25, 2011 Gingerly, Chinese Parents Embrace the Value of Fun, New York Times by Didi Kirsten Tatlow
January 6, 2010 Effort to Restore Children's Play Gains Momentum, New York Times by Hilary Stout
January 2010 Play With a Purpose: Why Kids Need Recess, Atlanta Magazine by Cynthia Gentry
Note to IPA Members:
Please send us links to your news at cynthia@playatlanta.org
Photos
Events
Forum
IPA Conference 2011: Travel? 4 Replies
Hello IPA/USA members! I will be attending the IPA conference in Wales this summer, and I was wondering if any other IPA/USA members would be interested in coming a few days early or leaving a few…Continue
Started by Matthew H.E.M. Browning. Last reply by Louise Bensen Jan 25.
ADHD and Recess 1 Reply
Well.....where do I start? Guess that's why I'm here!! My 10 year old son who has been diagnosed with ADHD is losing his recesses as a punishment...which are caused by problems that are listed as…Continue
Started by Christina Bales. Last reply by Cynthia Gentry Mar 22, 2011.
Using the IPA/USA Website to Help the Cause of Play 2 Replies
The IPA/USA website is a great opportunity for members to share ideas, things they've written, recommendations of books they've read.... and much more. It will give us the opportunity to communicate…Continue
Tags: play, ipa/usa, to, right, child's
Started by Cynthia Gentry. Last reply by Cynthia Gentry Feb 14, 2011.
Submit Articles for IPA/USA E-Journal
IPAUSA E-Journal
Information for Authors
The IPAUSA E-Journal (formally known as the IPAUSA Quarterly) seeks articles that present significant new research, projects, or applied practice about the nature of play.
Fall 2012 Special Issue call for articles that address Article 31 (The Right to Play) of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Manuscripts may address various perspectives, global awareness, teacher interventions, or play day projects that examine the Right to Play.
Manuscript submissions
The IPA/USA E Journal accepts manuscripts up to 3,500 words in length. All text, including quotations, references, and endnotes, should be prepared in double-spaced, 12-point Times Roman Font. Each submission should include a one-paragraph abstract of about 150 words detailing both the argument and the significance of the piece.
All submissions are evaluated by double-blind review. The author’s name (and the names of coauthors) should appear only on the cover sheet. For each submission, please be sure to include the complete addresses for each author, email, and institutional affiliations. Please submit your proposed manuscript by March 31, 2012.
Submissions should be in Word, 12 pt Times Roman Font and emailed to:
Guest Editor,
Dr.Georgianna Duarte
Georgianna.duarte@utb.edu
The Journal does not accept manuscripts
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