For those of you who follow me on Twitter, you will not be surprised to see a post dedicated to the play and 
#playoutdoors crowd. These are the folks that I look forward to reading each day to see what fun they are up to, what resources they have to share, and what bits of joy they are creating in the world. After all, whose world does not need more joy? Rest assured, they are the folks you want in your sandbox. They know the value of play for kids and adults alike, and appreciate the outdoors and connecting with nature. Many of them have fantastic blogs that I hope you will read. I am never at a lack for inspiration in their company.
If you are not on Twitter but have been flirting with the idea, this is a great group of people to start with. They are real, fun, sweet, and dedicated to making sure that play remains a right of children everywhere. (Um, and we adults too.)
Some of the kids in TGSG‘s Sandbox:
This is not an exhaustive list — so if you focus on play and/or play outdoors, please add your Twitter name to the comments section. Big thanks also to all the parents, greenies, and educators that support our work and lend their voices to the play movement. Three cheers for play!
See ya outside! – The Grass Stain Guru
Hurray for play! Thanks for the shout out. And don’t forget to follow your Grass Stain Guru at http://www.twitter.com/balmeras. She’s the best!
Awww, thanks Michele. We have such a great group of folks on Twitter and here @ TGSG! Cheers- Bethe
RT @balmeras: Want to see who’s in my sandbox? Come #playoutdoors with these great Tweeps: http://bit.ly/Qv2iS
Thanks Bethe. Your support is wonderful. You are a great person to be in the sandbox with!!
Thanks for all you do to keep us connected and focused on play-filled lives, Bethe. You “walk your talk” and fill our world with joy! *hugs*
Me too please! @bmcbecs
Thanks Bethe, I look forward to your post everyday. Your writing brings back childhood memories which inspire me in my work with young children. I would love to have you as a speaker downunder …
Arohanui – Anja
I love playing with sand, thanks for letting me in your sandbox @balmeras- Come #playoutdoors with these great Tweeps: http://bit.ly/Qv2iS
Want to see who’s in my sandbox? Come #playoutdoors with these great Tweeps: http://bit.ly/Qv2iS
thanks so much, bethe! :^D)
Thanks for the shout-out! I’m loving your blog, and finding your enthusiasm to be quite inspiring. Keep it up!
RT @balmeras: Want to see who’s in my sandbox? Come #playoutdoors with these great Tweeps: http://bit.ly/Qv2iS
I love playing with sand, thanks for letting me in your sandbox @balmeras- Come #playoutdoors with these great Tweeps: http://bit.ly/Qv2iS
I post about nature and spending time outdoors occasionally on my blog. I have a Green Hour tag on my blog too.
@Mamabug
Yay for sandboxes!Loving this 1 RT @balmeras Want to see who’s in my sandbox?Come #playoutdoors with these great Tweeps: http://bit.ly/Qv2iS
Yay for sandboxes!Loving this 1 RT @balmeras Want to see who’s in my sandbox?Come #playoutdoors with these great Tweeps: http://bit.ly/Qv2iS
Thanks for the shout-out, Bethe!
We <3 following you too!
Annie
Cheers to all my playmates!!
) Um, anyone else notice — there is only 1 boy (Mike @playborhood). Do Girls Just Wanna Have Fun?! 
Cheers- Bethe
Hi Bethe- Thanks for including me in such good company! It’s been such fun to make #playoutdoors friends.
http://bit.ly/Sxwhv #FF or any day — Who’s in My Sandbox?
http://bit.ly/Sxwhv #FF or any day — Who’s in My Sandbox?
Hey, check it out we’re in @balmeras Sandbox! http://tinyurl.com/kpwxz3 Along with other fabulous #playoutdoors activists on Twitter
Hey, check it out we’re in @balmeras Sandbox! http://tinyurl.com/kpwxz3 Along with other fabulous #playoutdoors activists on Twitter
Hi — happy to add another “boy” to the list (@jt_topics)
Hey, check it out we’re in @balmeras Sandbox! http://tinyurl.com/kpwxz3 Along with other fabulous #playoutdoors activists on Twitter
#followfriday? The #playoutdoors mafia, of course! Here’s Who’s in My Sandbox http://bit.ly/Sxwhv Good, kind people worth your time.
Is Good #followfriday? The #playoutdoors mafia, of course! Here’s Who’s in My Sandbox http://bit.ly/Sxwhv.. http://tinyurl.com/ksh37r
RT@balmeras #followfriday? The #playoutdoors mafia, of course! Who’s in My Sandbox http://bit.ly/Sxwhv (proud to be part of this mafia)
#followfriday? The #playoutdoors mafia, of course! Here’s Who’s in My Sandbox http://bit.ly/Sxwhv Good, kind people worth your time.
Is Good #followfriday? The #playoutdoors mafia, of course! Here’s Who’s in My Sandbox http://bit.ly/Sxwhv.. http://tinyurl.com/ksh37r
RT@balmeras #followfriday? The #playoutdoors mafia, of course! Who’s in My Sandbox http://bit.ly/Sxwhv (proud to be part of this mafia)
Folks I j’adore? #followfriday my #playoutdoors mafia! http://ow.ly/gWRJ Fun, smart, and oh so KIND. I made a whole list of ‘em!
What a great list of peeps to check I get their tweets.
My blog is about children under 5 play @playactivities
Awesome list! We’re all about getting kids and families outside – @NatureRocks
Folks I j’adore? #followfriday my #playoutdoors mafia! http://ow.ly/gWRJ Fun, smart, and oh so KIND. I made a whole list of ‘em!
Welcome to the sandbox!! Glad you added yourself, Melitsa — I know I didn’t catch all the play folks! Cheers- Bethe