Fantastic to have such a great way for Scottish children to start their day.

Yesterday we shared some key facts about toys and how toy libraries contribute to sustainable play.
 There are currently over 24 toy libraries across Scotland. Scotland could use more toy libraries than ever  so if you are interested in setting one up, get in touch!

Toy Libraries support our fight against climate change and our journey to net zero. Each year, toys from toy libraries are played with up to 300 times more than a toy purchased for one child.

This week is Green Libraries Week! It's the perfect time to remind ourselves why toy library and lending projects are so important to families, communities and the environment by promoting sustainability.

If you're interested in engaging dads more fully in family and community life, this one’s for you!

Join @fathersnetwork.bsky.social  online for a relaxed and practical meet-up 

📅Wednesday Oct 29 | 🕑 2PM - 3PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CVWp3mnuT5GzitV2t6oPhg#/registration

All Weather Play training at @actionforchildren.bsky.social   was a vibe!

Up next: Introduction to Woodworking!
📅Wed 19 November
⏰10:30am
🌎North Edinburgh Arts, 12C MacMillan Square, Edinburgh EH4 4AB
➡https://bit.ly/4qbgyFI

We'd love to see you there!

Playing Outdoors: if you are part of an outdoor setting, then sign up to hear from us, and network with other outdoor practitioners online.
📅 Fri 7th Nov
⏰11:15am
🌎Online
➡https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1067245322489?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don't miss out - register now and be part of the conversation.

All Things Play: an engaging online discussion, bringing together play practitioners and enthusiasts across Scotland.
📅 Wed 5th Nov
⏰10:30am 
🌎Online
➡https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1067225713839?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don't miss out—register now and be part of the conversation!

A fantastic day had at St Mary's R.C Primary School in Bonnyrigg, discovering fun and creative ways to support play!

The 6th of November is Outdoor Classroom Day!
Outdoor Education has a great impact on childhood development.
It improves academic retention and learning, as well as supports social and behavioural development.
We know the outdoors is great for our children, so get out there to play and learn.

#WorldMentalHealthDay - 10th October ❤️🧠

This day is for talking about mental health, showing everyone that it matters, & that talking about it helps us cope with life’s ups and downs. 

Helpful toolkit from @EducationSupport: https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/media/mimbb0uc/wmhd-2025-toolkit.pdf

Play therapy uses children’s natural language – play – as a form of communication. 🎲🎳🛝🤾‍♀️

In preparation for #WorldMentalHealthDay this Friday, our Play as Therapy Information Sheet explores how we can use play to support positive mental health in children.

**Coming up next month!**
This woodworking course will help you learn basic woodworking skills and safe practices, which will enable you to implement woodworking activities safely with children and young people in your setting.
📅Wed 19 November
⏰10:30am 
🌎North Edinburgh Arts
➡https://bit.ly/4qbgyFI

"Signed Nursery Rhymes 🎶 | CBeebies📺Watch CBeebies full episodes on BBC iPlayer https://www.bbc.co.uk/tv/cbeebies❤️Subscribe to CBeebies YouTube Channel ht... Signed Nursery Rhymes 🎶 | CBeebies

Would you like to learn how to sign nursery rhymes? 🤘🎶👍

Check out this @cbeebies.bsky.social video, and try to follow along!

Today is #internationaldayofsignlanguages 🙌

Using sign language in play is a great way to encourage a child's communication skills.

We've put together some top tips to help you get started!

Our members Engage Hub is your one stop centre for all things play! 
E-Learning, Networking, play resources, and ideas at: https://f.mtr.cool/slvdmrybma
You can add details about your organisation on the member section so other members can hear about your work and connect in directly with you.

Scotland's Climate Week starts the 29th!

Visit Keep Scotland Beautiful for lesson plans and educational resources for schools and EYC settings. 

For information about sustainability, you can also check out Net Zero Nation.

https://f.mtr.cool/wbbcsgcodh

NHS Tayside Website of NHS Tayside

NHS Tayside, Corra, and the University of Dundee have been running a project for over a year now where they support families with antenatal support and a book to read to their "bump". What a great project!

🌏 Embracing sustainability in play allows you to experiment with all kinds of different materials and tools 🔨

@playwales.bsky.social  have released a great info sheet to support your sustainable journey.

➡️https://play.wales/resources-library/info-sheet/creativity-and-tool-use-in-play-settings/

Sustainable Play!! 🎈🎉🏔️🌊

Looking for ways to use the natural environment around you - being sustainable & free? We got you!
We've created a little something that may help. FREE info sheet on Sustainable play for you to use and share! 🙌🎉

Click here: https://bit.ly/3Uc1Can 👈
#sustainability, #play

Role play can be one of the most engaging types of play, letting children use their imaginations and tell their own stories. Here's a few of our favourite books that support and inspire further role play as part of story time!

#playfulscotland #playtips #supportingplay #storiesandplay

Are you joining us?

If you run a toy library or lending service, we invite you to join our online chat to share, connect, and collaborate on ideas.

📅 Tues 2nd Sept - TOMORROW
⏰11:30am 
🌎Online
➡https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/toy-library-online-networking-tickets-1408313336099?aff=oddtdtcreator

We have more fun, engaging online chats coming up:

Our Outdoor chat is open to those working in an outdoor setting. Don't miss out on your chance to share, connect, and collaborate on your ideas!

📅 Fri 12th Sept
⏰11:15am 
🌎Online
➡https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1067220478179?aff=oddtdtcreator"

📣I day to go!!

Don't miss out on your chance to share, connect, and collaborate on promoting play activities across Scotland at tomorrows #Playchat!

📅 Wed 27th Aug
⏰10:30am 
🌎Online
➡https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1067217960649?aff=oddtdtcreator

📢 Would you like FREE access to resources, forums, e-learning & more?

Membership is open to all projects & individuals in Scotland that meet our criteria!

Existing service? Setting up a new project? Looking for ideas? Get in touch today!

#playinscotland #membersupport

Upcoming Play Chat: Toy Libraries

Networking & idea sharing chat for toy libraries, toy lending services, and practitioners interested in starting their own!
📅 Tues 2nd Sept
⏰11:30am 
🌎Online
https://f.mtr.cool/olnechomiv

It's National Playday this week and we are very excited!
This years theme is: Spaces for Play, highlighting the vital importance of accessible, inclusive spaces for children of all ages. Tomorrow we'll be celebrating Playday in Fife with Fife Families Information Service, Fife Council & more!

Finding the funds for projects can be tricky, so we created our Fundraising info sheet to help point organisations in the right direction. 
Here's a quick guide on some of the different ways to raise funds ⬇️