The International Council for Children's Play (ICCP) is an international, non-governmental organization founded in Ulm, Germany in 1959, with a focus on the promotion of research, practice and policies focused in and around the area of play.[1][2]
| Abbreviation | ICCP |
|---|---|
| Formation | June 5, 1959 |
| Founder | Sylvia Bayr-Klimpfinger W.J. Bladergroen Marjorie and Paul Abbatt Dr. Roderich Thun Mrs. Lieselotte Pée |
| Founded at | Ulm, Germany |
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
Board President | Dr. Shelly Newstead, United Kingdom |
History edit
ICCP was founded by a number of professors, early childhood educators and child development professionals from France, Germany and Switzerland. The organization now has members in 30 countries and is governed by a nine-member Board.[3]
Affiliations edit
ICCP is affiliated with The Association for the Study of Play, Alliance for Childhood, and the International Play Association.[4][5][6]
Sources edit
- ^ Reifel, Stuart; Yeatman, June (1993-01-01). "From category to context: Reconsidering classroom play". Early Childhood Research Quarterly. 8 (3): 347–367. doi:10.1016/S0885-2006(05)80072-9. ISSN 0885-2006.
- ^ Casey, Theresa (2010-04-20). Inclusive Play: Practical Strategies for Children from Birth to Eight. SAGE. ISBN 9781446243138.
- ^ "About Us". ICCP. Archived from the original on 2019-09-01. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- ^ "Play Links | TASP". Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- ^ "International Play Association (IPA World)". ipaworld.org. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- ^ "Research and Advocacy | Alliance for Childhood". www.allianceforchildhood.org. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
External links edit
- ICCP's web site Archived 2019-09-01 at the Wayback Machine