Global School Play Day (GSPD) is a chance for schools and classrooms to dedicate time to free play without the use of screens, structured games, or adult direction. For an hour, or half a school day, or for the whole school day, school communities around the world are taking the day to celebrate unstructured play in their own ways!

The idea behind GSPD is to let children explore their creativity, problem-solving skills, and social interactions in an unstructured and spontaneous environment. This podcast episode done on Play Day 2019 by the KQED Mindshift team is a great way to learn more about the day, how schools can implement it and what it means to a school community - teachers, students and parents!

GPSD started in Marin County! Participating schools include Cove Elementary, Neil Cummins Elementary, Hall Middle School (where it all started), Marin Community School (grades 7-12), Sun Valley Elementary, Reed Elementary, Brookside Elementary and Hidden Valley Elementary!

To bring GPSD to your school in 2026 visit: https://globalschoolplayday.com/