June 11 is the first-ever International Day of Play officially declared by the United Nations and championed by UNICEF!
At GAMES, we celebrate play not just as a joyful activity, but as a powerful force for connection, learning, and peace.
Through our Global Montessori Games and Sustainable Development Games, we witness the power of play to:
– build friendships across borders
– foster collaboration over competition
– spark curiosity and confidence
– nurture empathy, peace, and sustainability
UNICEF reminds us: “Play is not just fun — it’s essential for growth.”
We see it as the universal language that unites us all.
Let’s protect the right to play. Let’s make space for joy, movement, and imagination.
Because a playful world is a more peaceful world.
PEACE
Global Association of Montessori Education and Sport
