International Day of Play

The first-ever International Day of Play, to be observed on 11 June 2024, marks a significant milestone in efforts to preserve, promote, and prioritize playing so that all people, especially children, can reap the rewards and thrive to their full potential.

Beyond mere recreation, it is a universal language spoken by people of all ages, transcending national, cultural, and socio-economic boundaries. This shared passion fosters a sense of community and national pride.

It also fosters resilience, creativity, and innovation in individuals. For children in particular, play helps build relationships and improves control, overcome trauma, and problem-solving. It helps children develop the cognitive, physical, creative, social, and emotional skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Guitars in the Classroom provides free music integration classes for educators and school staff working with children of all ages in educational settings. They show educators how to make music, lead music for learning, and how to write songs with students in order to enhance and deepen their learning experience. Integrating music helps students learn everything from English and math, to science, physical education, social studies, visual arts and more!

Sponsored by Sing for Hope, a non-profit that uplifts and inspires through music and the arts, the Sing for Hope Music Video Award recognizes songwriters, singers, musicians, producers and filmmakers that have utilized their creative power to highlight heroes from across the globe. The prize is funded by friend of MY HERO and Sing for Hope Board Member Eva Haller and will be awarded annually at the MY HERO International Film Festival's awards ceremony in November. For more information, watch the short video below.