Backstory

So what is the "backstory" to PLAYDATE?

• 1. The amazing #BurNTA creative educators in Chicago hosted the first PLAYDATE event in 2013 in Chicago

  2. Oklahoma City educators learned about it and decided at EdCampOKC 2014 to host a PLAYDATE here!

Learn more about PLAYDATE:

• 1. Education Week article from January 22, 2013: "Teachers Need to Play Too: Playdate 2013"

  2. Post by Jennie Magiera from November 8, 2013: "PlanePlanning: The Birth of #PLAYDATE13"

  3. Post on EdCampOKC.org from February 18, 2014: "First PlayDateOKC Scheduling"

Other PLAYDATE (past and upcoming) events are listed on the original PLAYDATE CHICAGO website. If you'd like to host your own PLAYDATE, fill out their form for a PLAYDATE DIY Kit.

Watch the 30 minute Google Hangout video, "What is a Playdate?" to learn more!

Original photo source:

www.veooz.com/photos/NGyCM_X.html