Play Pilipinas: First International Festival on Children’s Play October 21-23, 2011 at SMX Mall of Asia is something I’d want to check out if only we are in Manila. Since we are miles away, what I could only do for my part is share this to moms who needs to give importance of the world of play for their kids.

Choose from different workshops, and learn from leading practitioners in their field. Catch the ones most relevant to you, attend as many as you want.

• Sensory Integration and Play with Prof. Anita Bundy, University of Sydney
• Toy Analysis with Rebecca de Guzman, OTRP, University of the Philippines – Manila
• Digital Toys: Friend or Foe with Ma. Blessilda de Asis, MA, Rizason Ng & Aileen Rose Jimenez (MLAC)
• The Play Menu with Ms. Kay Gibbons, Head of Nutrition Services at Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
• Becoming a Playworker with Sigrid Sabarre-Perez, Play Universal
• Creating Inspiring Play Spaces with Hitoshi Shimamura, Tokyo Play & VP International Play Association
• Designing Safe Playspaces with Marcus Veerman, founder PlaYGroundIDEAS, Australia
• Choosing Developmentally Appropriate Toys with Aina Arcilla-Lacson, MA
• Grow out of Your Box with My Masterpiece
• Keeping Playtime Safe with Toni Tiu, Author, wifely steps
• The Play Mindset with My Masterpiece
• Ideas for Outdoor Play with Paulino Servando III, Planet Zips
• Integrating Play into the Curriculum with Dr. Amelia Fajardo, (UP Diliman)
• Music and Play for Teachers with Marisa Marin, MA (MLAC)

There are also exhibits from toy designers, manufacturers and distributors showcasing the latest in toys, playground equipment, books, fashion and lots of other innovations:

• TOY FAIR: A toy fair with over 50 booths, each featuring the latest tools and toys for active play.
• BOOK FAIR: A veritable showcase of the latest and best titles covering play and child development.
• CHILDREN’S NUTRITION FAIR: A sampling of healthy, delicious and nourishing food preparations for kids.
• CHILDREN’S FASHION FAIR: An exhibition of outfits fit for active play and other children’s activities.
• ENRICHMENT LEARNING SHOWCASE: A venue for schools and institutions to present their unique programs and demonstrate the ways they integrate play into their curriculum/activities/nutrition.

For more information and details, check out their website at playpilipinas.org or visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/playpilipinas.

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