Purpose • Who We Are • What We Do • • History of Organization • Vision & Mission • Core Beliefs • Board of Directors • Advisory Council • Annual Report
Core Beliefs
Playing For Keeps is guided by six core beliefs: 1. Play is vital.
Play stimulates the imagination. It is a catalyst by which children
learn to develop an understanding of themselves and their relationships
with others; it is a testing ground for language, behavior and problem-solving;
and it prepares children for academic learning and rewarding adult
lives.
2. Parents and caregivers perform a critical role in play.
Parents and caregivers are children's first playmates, and they
play a key role in creating fun, constructive playtime experiences
for their children throughout childhood. The more parents and caregivers
understand the links between play and healthy development, the more
they will be equipped to make informed decisions about play.
3. All children should have access to fun and constructive play.
Kids have a natural instinct to play because it is so central to
their development. All children deserve the opportunity to engage
in play suited to their needs and developmental level, regardless
of their socioeconomic background, abilities, or other factors that sometimes can limit access to play.
Core beliefs
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