The International Play Day is observed annually on June 11th. It serves as a global occasion to celebrate the significance of play and to emphasize its critical role in the development and well-being of every child. This day also aims to increase understanding and promote the importance of ensuring that all children have the opportunity to exercise their right to play.

What is the theme for International Day of Play 2025? 

The theme for the International Day of Play in 2025 is “Choose play – every day”. This theme encourages everyone—including governments, businesses, educational institutions, and families—to make decisions that actively support and prioritize play in children’s lives on a daily basis.

Why is play so important?

Play is fundamental to childhood development. It’s not just an enjoyable pastime but a crucial activity through which children develop vital social skills, leadership qualities, resilience, and the ability to navigate relationships and overcome challenges. Play also empowers children to thrive and adapt in an ever-evolving world.

How can I get involved?

Getting involved in the International Day of Play is easy and can happen anywhere. Whether it’s engaging in playful activities with children or spreading awareness about the benefits of play among friends, family, and your wider network, every effort counts. Remember, the spirit of play can be embraced any day, not just on June 11th!

Vikalp’s role in Play

At Vikalp, we are dedicated to integrating play into the learning process for schoolchildren, aiming to diminish the traditional separation between work and play. Our philosophy is that work and play can be seamlessly combined, allowing students to grasp new concepts through engaging activities. This play-based curriculum ensures that learning is not seen as a chore but as an exciting and natural extension of play.

Play is at the center

The Vikalp method puts learning through play and activities at the heart of education. This play-based approach is effective for understanding everything from basic counting to more complex subjects like trigonometry and cell structure. By experiencing these concepts through play, students gain a deeper understanding and remember things better.

Play-based approach

Through our play-based methods, students can even complete their syllabus by participating in activities and games. Once their curiosity is sparked through play, even workbook exercises become more interesting and enjoyable. Learning that starts with play is not only fun but also more meaningful and helps students retain knowledge.

Our Pledge

So, on this International Day of Play, let’s all commit to bringing play and learning closer together and allowing students to learn through play. By making play central to their education, we can support their overall growth, help them reach their full potential, and become well-rounded global citizens. Let’s protect, promote, and prioritize play!