Play is not just fun—it is essential for a child’s holistic development. At KidsOnline, we believe every moment of play is an opportunity for children to learn, grow, and thrive.
Join us in exploring International Day of Play 2025 and discover ways your family can participate, while helping ensure every child worldwide can enjoy their right to play.
The power of Play
What is International Day of Play?
International Day of Play is a global celebration of the vital role play has in children’s lives. It is a time to raise awareness about how play supports physical, intellectual, and emotional development and to advocate for every child’s right to play.
Theme for International Day of Play 2025
This year’s theme, “Choose Play – Every Day”, serves as a reminder for families, schools, businesses, and governments to prioritize play in their decisions, fostering children’s growth through joyful and meaningful experiences.
Why is play important?
Play is the foundation of a child’s development. Through play, children build relationships, develop leadership skills, cultivate resilience, and navigate challenges. It empowers them to be confident, creative, and adaptable in an ever-changing world.
When is International Day of Play?
International Day of Play is celebrated annually on June 11. However, you don’t need to wait for this special day—every day is an opportunity for children to explore and learn through play!
Fulfilling every child’s right to play
Let’s choose play every day to create a world where every child’s right to play is respected and protected. KidsOnline calls for:
- Expanding support programs: Develop parenting and early childhood education programs that promote play and strengthen parent-child bonds.
- Ensuring learning through play: Guarantee access to preschool education and play-based learning for all children aged 3-6.
- Creating safe play spaces: Provide safe, inclusive, and well-maintained play areas to support children’s holistic development.
Join KidsOnline in spreading the message about the power of play and building a brighter future for children worldwide!
>> Source: Adapted from UNICEF’s “International Day of Play” campaign, available at https://www.unicef.org/parenting/day-of-play