Benefits of Play
We often think of play as a childhood activity that we outgrow as adults. Learn about the many reasons why adults need play too. And how you can incorporate the power of play in your life!
Websites and links
The National Institute for Play
How Einstein Thought: Why “Combinatory Play” is the Secret of Genius by Maria Popova (Brian Pickings)Here’s Three Magic Tricks You Can Easily Learn to Do with a Coin
Articles and Posts
Bogost, Ian. “How to Use Fun to Find Meaning in Life.” The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company, 13 Sept. 2016. Web. 18 Oct. 2016.
Robinson, Lawrence, Melinda Smith, Jeanne Segal, and Jennifer Shubin. “The Benefits of Play for Adults: How Play Benefits Your Relationships, Job, Bonding, and Mood.” HelpGuide, 1 Oct. 2016. Web. 17 Oct. 2016..
Gray, Peter. “The Value of Play I: The Definition of Play Gives Insights.”Psychology Today. Psychology Today, 19 Nov. 2008. Web. 17 Oct. 2016.
Gray, Peter. “The Value of Play II: How Play Promotes Reasoning“. Psychology Today, 19 Nov. 2008. Web. 17 Oct. 2016.
Sigman, Michael. “The Importance of Play: It’s More Than Just Fun and Games.” The Huffington Post, 2 Nov. 2011. Web. 17 Oct. 2016.
Seppälä, Emma. “A Stanford Psychologist Explains Why Spacing out and Goofing off Is so Good for You.” Washington Post.
Arruda, William 13. “How To Make Work More Fun – And Why It’s Essential.” Forbes. Forbes Magazine, Nov. 2016. Web. 18 Nov. 2016.
Hershman, Anneli. “They’re Having Fun… but Are They Learning?” MIT Media Lab. N.p., 10 Feb. 2017. Web. 22 Feb. 2017
“World-leading Academic Appointed to Lead Play Research Centre.” University of Cambridge. N.p., 26 May 2017. Web. 02 June 2017.
Lynch, Matthew. “The Importance of Play: What Universities Can Learn from Preschools.” The Edvocate, 17 Mar. 2017.
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