Play Week 2025
Now in its fifth year, National Play week runs from Monday 20 October to Sunday 26 October this year.
Incepted by Sport New Zealand - Ihi Aotearoa, national play week is a week to promote and celebrate the value play brings to tamariki, whānau and communities across Aotearoa.
Incepted by Sport New Zealand - Ihi Aotearoa, national play week is a week to promote and celebrate the value play brings to tamariki, whānau and communities across Aotearoa.
Play is crucial for the development of our tamariki mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It helps to develop fundamental movement skills, encourages self-directed creativity, improves resilience and independence, assists with emotional regulation, and develops co-operation and social connection - play is a universal language. In adults, it can boost productivity, creativity and is a great stress reliever; and whilst we age, it can help maintain cognitive abilities.
For whānau, play encourages the release of oxytocin (bonding hormone), and as a community it is a great tool to improve social cohesion, develop connection and hopefully contribute to a reduction of anti-social behaviour.
Download our Play Week Bingo
Play isn’t just for kids, it’s for everyone. Whether you’re one or one hundred, play helps you move more, laugh more, and connect with the people around you. This Play Week, we’re challenging you to bring more fun into your day with our Play Bingo! Download the bingo sheet and see how many playful activities you can tick off at home, at school, or even in your workplace. It’s a simple way to spark joy, creativity, and connection, one playful moment at a time.
Download the Play Week Bingo sheet below
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