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Playful Spring with Eggs

With Spring Break and Easter upon us, it can be a great time to spend some time together and have fun with those old household items. Here are some fun ways to reuse those wonderful fillable plastic eggs on Easter and the following weeks this spring,

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Find Adventure with Kid’s Map of Lethbridge

The Kid’s Map of Lethbridge highlights some of the best play opportunities in our community. Families are encouraged to pick up a map, find inspiring places to explore, and get outside and play!

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Sensory Play

Sensory play: how it works, what it's good for, and how to do it!

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Fundamental Movement Skills (and how they develop through play)

When you hear the term literacy, do you think of the ability to read and write? The word ‘literacy’ can also describe other skills. The Australia Sports Commission defines physical literacy as building the skills, knowledge and behaviors that give us the confidence and motivation to lead active lives.

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5 Levels of Children’s Friendships

Exploring the 5 Levels of Children’s Friendships through the use of Robert Selman’s framework; this framework can help families understand how friendships develop and change within childhood.


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The 12 Attributes of Play Defined

The Lethbridge Play Charter identifies 12 attributes that we believe makes play quality. But what do they mean? We’ve broken them down to make sure we are all on the same page!

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31 Days of Play

As the summer winds down, you might be running out of things to do or want to get the most out of the summer with your children. LETHBRIDGE PLAYS is here to help with 31 Days of Play! 

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Why Play?

For many adults, our earliest and favorite memories are of play. Time spent playing with family and friends forms our earliest social connections. Play is a building block for learning and behavior.

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