Let's Play Outside
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Let's Play at the Playground
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A book capturing children playing at their local playgrounds!
To order a copy, email [email protected]
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Summer Brain-Building Tips for Parents and Caregivers
“Embrace every day by bringing your children outside to play. Invite your neighbors to play. Step back and let the children take the lead; only assist with access to balls, books, dress-up clothes, sidewalk chalk, water, etc. and watch the magic of play.
—Pat Rumbaugh, Founder, Let’s Play America
Jack Montgomery & Michael Lioe’s Article
September 2023-May 2024 interns,
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Fred Rogers Helper Recipient
Director of Let's Play America won the 2023 Fred Rogers Helper Award for her active community service, sharing play with communities far and wide.
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Embracing Sports, Volunteering, and Community Engagement
Let's Play America's intern shares about his exciting journey as an international student, acro-team member, and play inter.
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Move to Live More
February 2024, Pat Rumbaugh, LPA’s co-founder/executive director is featured in Dr. Amy Bantham’s book: Move to Live More!
See the first paragraph to chapter 18, Role Models below.
Role Models: Innovative Initiatives Helping Children Move More - Modeling Active, Playful Behavior
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Play Day Chronicles
Let's Play America's intern shares about his participation in a Play Day!
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Play Day Chronicles
Let's Play America's founder discusses how to build confidence through play!
Kindness Day
The City of Takoma Park hosts their annual Kindness Day, which has been a thing the last two years to honor Takoma Park native Tommy Raskin.
Saving Play: One Playful Step at a Time
Our co-founder/executive director, Pat Rumbaugh gave two TED-Talks on PLAY!
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