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Play

Play is a state of mind and activity of purposeless, voluntary, inherently attractive, and improvisational allowing you to lose sense of time and awareness of self, and makes you want to do it again.

Play is a biological drive as integral to our health as sleep or nutrition. It is essential to develop social skills and adult problem-solving skills. We are designed by nature to flourish through play.

Play Articles/Videos/Audios

What is Play?

Do You Know Play When You See It? This article shares how the characteristics of play all have to do with motivation and mental attitude, not with … the behavior itself.

Your Play Personality

Dr. Stuart Brown has identified 8 play personalities based on neuroscience and natural behaviors observed in animal and human behaviors. While most of us have a strong preference for certain types of play, most of us are a mix of a few of these play personalities.

Top 10 Reasons to Play

Play is a vital and important part of our lives. It’s good to do and good for you! Do you know why? Based on that research, here are ten reasons why you should make play a part of your everyday life.

The Benefits of Play for Adults

Just because we’re adults, that doesn’t mean we have to make life all about work. Learn how play can benefit your relationships, job, and mood.

51 Fun Ways to Bring More Play into Your Life as an Adult

In this post, I’ll explain some simple, fun ways to bring more play into your life as an adult.

Never too Old to Play: Playgrounds for the Elderly

Cities around the world have been designing outdoor gyms and play areas for older generations to improve fitness and wellbeing. Even non-specialist playgrounds are getting multi-generational. Play’s not just for kids… a pictorial view.

The Ultimate List of 1000+ Hobbies to Try

Whether you’re looking for a hobby for fun, to beat boredom, or to become a more well-rounded person, this list is for you!

Play – Equipment

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Sensory Playground Equipment

At PlayWorld, Sensory playgrounds use equipment and activities to stimulate all senses. Playground musical instruments and other sensory equipment on playgrounds can even spark development by encouraging children to be more creative and to try different types of activities.

Themed Playground Equipment Brings Play to Life

Keep the adventure going for hours on end with themed commercial playground equipment from Miracle Recreation.

Playground Equipment and Exercise Equipment for Senior Citizens

If you remember the enjoyment of using playground equipment as a child, you can do more than reminisce. With adult playground equipment from AAA State of Play , you, too, can have fun on the swings, slide, or jungle gym, and you can even get a good workout.

Water Park, Splash Pad & Site Furnishing Equipment

Children love to play outside, and they love to play in the water. Fortunately, at Park N Play Design, we have some experience constructing splash parks that are both fun and safe for your community.

Independent Play Equipment for Playgrounds

Adventure Playground Systems offers an Independent Play line featuring a wide variety of standalone equipment that would be wonderful additions to any new or existing playground projects you may have. Freestanding playground events offer a fantastic way to pack more play, value, and adventure into your playground area..

Outdoor Musical Instruments for Parks

Outdoor music equipment for parks is an excellent way to create a fun and engaging atmosphere for people of all ages

Inspired by Nature Outdoor Musical Instruments

Percussion Plays “Inspired by Nature” Outdoor Musical Instruments will Adds an outdoor musical garden or sensory sound park that will excite and inspire children musically, captivate and enchant the entire family and lift spirits – a creative outdoor multi-generational space for the whole community.

Creating Playgrounds That Welcome All Abilities

At Landscape Structures, we are focused on creating commercial playground equipment that goes far beyond being simply accessible, to playgrounds that are truly inclusive for all.

Intergenerational Play

At Goric Marketing Group USA, fun has no age limit, and the many documented benefits of regular play include the strengthening of bonds between friends and family of every age group. Goric’s intergenerational indoor and outdoor playsets and European playground inspired equipment offer inclusive and cost effective ways of seamlessly including intergenerational play into any playscape.

Play – Games

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Have a Family Night In with the 50 Best Board Games of All Time

From treasured classics like Chess and Monopoly to new favorites like Speak Out and Cards Against Humanity, we’ve rounded up our 50 favorite board games of all time.

15 Good, Old Fashioned, Outdoor Games for Kids

Through the open doors I can hear the sounds of children next door playing outside – the loud, exaggerated counting and giggles associated with a good, old fashioned game of Hide and Seek. It is the perfect sound to accompany this sunny day and brings to mind childhood memories of so many good, old fashioned outdoor games!

The 7 Best Dice Games if You're Feeling Lucky

Dice games are fun, portable, and often move quickly, making them a great option for parties or game night.

We researched and considered dozens of dice games from top brands, considering the duration, number of player, and age range of each.

Here are the best dice games on the market.

18 Giant Yard Games

When something is giant, it multiplies the awesomeness of it depending on how much bigger it is than the standard version of the game. These 18 giant yard games will be a perfect addition to your next party or BBQ you have in your backyard.

Play – Hands-On Museums

i.d.e.a Museum

We inspire nearly 90,000 children of all ages in Mesa and the Phoenix metropolitan area through art exhibitions and STEAM activities focused on supporting early learning, nurturing creative thinking and engaging families.

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is your gateway to hands-on discovery and exploration of the natural world. We provide an eclectic mix of programs and exhibits at our facilities, at your location, or live through interactive video conferencing.

Play Books

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Play

Play explains why play is essential to our social skills, adaptability, intelligence, creativity, ability to problem solve and more.

Play = Learning

Play = Learning shows how play motivates and enhances children’s cognitive and social-emotional growth.

Einstein Never Used Flash Cards

Drawing on overwhelming scientific evidence from their own studies and the collective research results of child development experts, and addressing the key areas of development-math, reading, verbal communication, science, self-awareness, and social skills-the authors explain the process of learning from a child’s point of view.

The Handbook of the Study of Play

This handbook features the thinking of evolutionary experts from many fields to take on the vital questions of educational policy, of literacy, of fitness, of the role of play in brain development, of spontaneity and pleasure, of well-being and happiness, of fairness, and of the fuller realization of the self.

Play Organizations/Associations

The Strong - National Museum of Play

The Strong’s mission is to explore the ways in which play encourages learning, creativity, and discovery, and how it illuminates cultural history.

National Institute for Play

The National Institute for Play is dedicated to advancing society’s understanding and application of play and how it can lead to healthier, happier lives.

TASP Play

The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) is the premier professional organization in academia dedicated to interdisciplinary research and theory construction concerning play throughout the world.

US Play Coalition

The US Play Coalition is a partnership that promotes the value of play throughout life. We are an international network of individuals and organizations that recognize play as a valuable and necessary part of a healthy and productive life.

PARS Playwork Practice

PARS playwork is an alternative approach to working with children which is grounded in the playwork tradition.