smartplaynetwork.bsky.social
@smartplaynetwork.bsky.social
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 6! Visit to Home-Start Lorn in Oban!
Slightly different highlight style today - back in September Bonnie the bus visited Home-Start Lorn, and we loved visiting and getting to know the families in Oban area! 

#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
December 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 5! West Lothian College
Our second member highlight this week is West Lothian College and their PDA Education Assistant class.
They are proud of their buddy mentorship system and supporting ASN school programmes with students

#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
December 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 4! Baltic Street

Baltic Street Adventure Playground love outdoor play & letting children learn through play.
They've had a busy year, with lots of messy play, and an impressive amount of lunches given out to children.

#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
December 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 3: Play Plus Toy Library!

#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
December 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 2! Play on Wheels
Play on wheels is a Fife-based mobile play project supporting groups and organisations around Fife.
A 2-woman team full of fantastic ideas, had a highlight each - see their highlights and tip for 2026 in the images below!
December 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎄12 Days of Play🎄Day 1: Training!

#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
December 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄

As we wrap up for 2025 let's celebrate some of our favourite moments, along with some highlights from our partners, members, and play sector friends! 

Join us daily starting tomorrow to celebrate with us! #countdowntochristmas #2025highlights
December 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
FREE Playground Games Taster Sessions for Schools in Edinburgh & Midlothian! 
FREE 1-hour taster sessions to help schools boost free play and loose parts play activities.
December 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
We are just 1 week away from our final in person training of 2025!! 🎉

Join us in Edinburgh for Intro to Woodwork: learn basic skills and safe practices for implementing woodworking activities safely with the children and young people in your setting.
December 9, 2025 at 11:31 AM
❄️The days may be short, the weather cold, but that doesn't mean we can't still enjoy playing outside - it's all about being prepared! ☃️
 
Here's how we can all benefit from playing outdoors in the winter…
December 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🎉December Training!! 🎉

We are closing off the year with two fantastic training courses in Edinburgh:
November 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
📢 Would you like FREE access to resources, forums, e-learning & more? 

Our resources, networking events, and training are designed to support play practitioners & organisations in Scotland. Membership is open to all projects & individuals in Scotland that meet our criteria!
November 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Happy Outdoor Classroom Day!!

If you are looking for some play activities to do outdoors, why not check out our play ideas section on the website: https://spn-engage.org/play-ideas/
November 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
What a fantastic Play Chat today! We had some brilliant discussions on making play settings truly inclusive for all children.
 
It was wonderful talking about the crucial needs for connection, creating safe spaces, and offering peace of mind to parents. We're feeling incredibly inspired!
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Online Networking this week, come join us!:

Play Chat: Playing Outdoors - if you run a play ranger or outdoor play service, join us.
📅 Fri 7th Nov
⏰11:15am
🌎Online
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1067245322489?aff=oddtdtcreator
November 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Online Networking this week, come join us!:

Play Chat: All Things Play - a focused discussion on supporting children with ASN, and how we can adapt our play setting to make it more inclusive.
📅 Wed 5th Nov
⏰10:30am 
🌎Online
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1067225713839?aff=oddtdtcreator
November 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Yesterday we shared some key facts about toys and how toy libraries contribute to sustainable play.
 There are currently over 24 toy libraries across Scotland. Scotland could use more toy libraries than ever  so if you are interested in setting one up, get in touch!
October 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Toy Libraries support our fight against climate change and our journey to net zero. Each year, toys from toy libraries are played with up to 300 times more than a toy purchased for one child.
October 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This week is Green Libraries Week! It's the perfect time to remind ourselves why toy library and lending projects are so important to families, communities and the environment by promoting sustainability.
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
If you're interested in engaging dads more fully in family and community life, this one’s for you!

Join @fathersnetwork.bsky.social  online for a relaxed and practical meet-up 

📅Wednesday Oct 29 | 🕑 2PM - 3PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CVWp3mnuT5GzitV2t6oPhg<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration
October 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
All Weather Play training at @actionforchildren.bsky.social   was a vibe!

Up next: Introduction to Woodworking!
📅Wed 19 November
⏰10:30am
🌎North Edinburgh Arts, 12C MacMillan Square, Edinburgh EH4 4AB
https://bit.ly/4qbgyFI

We'd love to see you there!
October 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Playing Outdoors: if you are part of an outdoor setting, then sign up to hear from us, and network with other outdoor practitioners online.
📅 Fri 7th Nov
⏰11:15am
🌎Online
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1067245322489?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don't miss out - register now and be part of the conversation.
October 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM
All Things Play: an engaging online discussion, bringing together play practitioners and enthusiasts across Scotland.
📅 Wed 5th Nov
⏰10:30am 
🌎Online
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1067225713839?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don't miss out—register now and be part of the conversation!
October 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM
A fantastic day had at St Mary's R.C Primary School in Bonnyrigg, discovering fun and creative ways to support play!
October 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The 6th of November is Outdoor Classroom Day!
Outdoor Education has a great impact on childhood development.
It improves academic retention and learning, as well as supports social and behavioural development.
We know the outdoors is great for our children, so get out there to play and learn.
October 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM