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Play is more than freeze-tag and sidewalk chalk. Play has been proven to drive deep, meaningful learning outcomes, but we’re just not playing enough.
The Discovery’s celebration of the International Day of Play invites you to explore how central play is to every human’s development and well-being. Join us, along with a long list of community partners, to celebrate the power of play through hands-on activities, physical challenges, and ample amounts of fun!
Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to invent a new sport. Using a variety of materials to you can envision who will play, what equipment they’ll need, how points are scored, and more!
Head to The Shop to build your own sculptural tribute to your favorite character or NPC using simple wooden blocks and a healthy amount of glue!
