NATIONAL TAKE YOUR PARENTS TO THE PLAYGROUND DAY
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NATIONAL TAKE YOUR PARENTS TO THE PLAYGROUND DAY
Kids, you work hard every day. It's time to show your parents just how hard you work. After all, your primary job is to play, and the third Sunday in May is National Take Your Parents to the Playground Day!
#TakeYourParentsToThePlaygroundDay
Outdoor play offers the obvious benefit of physical activity, helping to build strong muscles and bones. It also engages the child's imagination, which contributes to developing creativity as well as self-confidence. But, a child's work doesn't stop there. Playing with others includes games, focus, and attention. As a result, playing teaches leadership and negotiation skills. The more children play, the healthier, smarter, and happier they are. When you get the whole family involved in play, an epic family celebration happens!
CELEBRATE #TakeYourParentsToThePlaygroundDay WITH PLAY
There are so many ways to celebrate National Take Your Parents to the Playground Day. Whether you visit a playground, play in the backyard, or find a local park, we guarantee time spent with your parents will be a celebration worthy of any child. Share your fun family photos on social media using the hashtag#TakeYourParentsToThePlaygroundDay.
NATIONAL TAKE YOUR PARENTS TO THE PLAYGROUND DAY HISTORY
PDPlay first founded Take Your Parents to the Playground Day on April 4, 2009, to motivate children to get outdoors and take their parents to their workplace. In 2017, the Registrar at National Day Calendar approved National Take Your Parents to the Playground Day to be added to the calendar.
Take Your Parents to the Playground Day follows Children & Nature Awareness Month, an event established by the Children & Nature Network (C&NN) to call attention to the importance of providing opportunities for all children to experience frequent, regular play in natural outdoor settings. National Take Your Parents to the Playground Day offers an excellent opportunity to continue the initiative's message with families throughout the year.