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By the People, for the People
Herricks Students Celebrate Creativity and Connection on Global Play Day
Center Street Elementary School joins worldwide initiative to promote unstructured, screen-free play
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Students at Herricks' Center Street Elementary School recently participated in Global Play Day, an international initiative that encourages creativity, collaboration and joyful learning through unstructured, screen-free play. Classrooms and shared spaces were transformed into playful environments filled with building materials, art supplies, board games, and hands-on challenges, allowing students to work together, solve problems, and explore their imaginations.
Why it matters
Global Play Day highlights the importance of play in children's development, promoting communication, teamwork, critical thinking and emotional well-being. By providing students with these valuable experiences, schools like Center Street Elementary are supporting both academic growth and social-emotional development.
The details
On February 4th, students at Center Street Elementary School participated in Global Play Day, an international initiative that encourages unstructured, screen-free play. Classrooms and shared spaces were transformed into playful environments filled with building materials, art supplies, board games, imaginative play stations and hands-on challenges, allowing students to work together, design structures, solve problems, create artwork and explore their imaginations.
- Global Play Day was celebrated on February 4, 2026.
The players
Brennen Bierwiler
Principal of Center Street Elementary School.
Center Street Elementary School
A school in Herricks, New York that participated in Global Play Day.
What they’re saying
“Play is such an important part of how children learn and connect. It was wonderful to see our students so engaged, creative and excited as they explored and collaborated throughout the day.”
— Brennen Bierwiler, Principal (longislandpress.com)
The takeaway
Global Play Day provides students with valuable experiences that support both academic growth and social-emotional development, allowing them to explore their creativity, collaborate with their peers, and learn through unstructured, screen-free play.
