Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 5, 2020, is the Global School Day of Play! The Summit will join thousands of schools all over the globe by participating in a day dedicated to unstructured, screen-free play for all students. At The Summit, we celebrate learning on a daily basis, but we are excited to help spread the word that play is more than just fun.
Students in Lower School will have access to many themed zones of play throughout the day, including creativity, movement, imagination, music, building, sensory, and more. We don’t want to give away all the details just yet- students will get to discover and explore the Lower School classrooms and shared spaces to stumble upon their many varied opportunities for play.
Parents are encouraged to keep an eye on The Summit’s social media outlets for glimpses into our play throughout the day. Students may wear their Summit uniform or dress out in Spirit Wear and jeans at no charge. School lunch will be in a “sack lunch” form (see February lunch menu for details.)
Want to learn more about the importance of play? Check out these great resources:
Dr. Stuart Brown’s “Play is More Than Just Fun” Ted Talk
Play Helps Build a Better Brain – NPR
How to Bring Playfulness to High School Students – MindShift
