Recent research has shed light on the importance of play. Play is not just important for children, but people of all ages.
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| Sierra Outdoor School provides opportunities for students to play on the high ropes course |
What Is Play?
Play is any activity that is done for its own sake, apparently purposeless. It has inherent attraction and frees you from a sense of time and consciousness of self. Play can produce surprise, pleasure, and new knowledge.
How Do We Play?
Just as people learn in different ways, people also have different styles of playing. Read the following descriptions to learn your play personality. You may find one play personality describes you perfectly, or you may be a combination of two or more personalities.
The Joker-- This play personality is the classic class clown. They use social strategies to make other people laugh.
The Kinesthete-- This player likes to move. They may play athletic games, but competition is not their main focus. They like to feel the result of play in their bodies.
The Explorer-- The explorer may be a physical, social, or emotional explorer. They may enjoy research or discovery.
The Competitor-- Do you know someone who likes to stick to the rules? They may be a competitor. These players play to win whether the activity is social or solitary, active or observant.
The Director-- These born organizers enjoy planning and executing scenes and events. They love being in charge of the players or the stage.
The Collector-- Whether they collect objects or experiences, these players hold the best collections. They may enjoy solitude or social experiences with other collectors.
Artist/ Creator-- The artist or creator finds joy in making things. These things may be beautiful, functional, or goofy.
Story Teller-- This player has an active imagination. They may enjoy creating and telling stories or engaging in the stories of others.
Research collected by Stuart Brown has shown that students who play regularly have an increased likelihood of achieving their academic and career goals and have healthier living practices including the social, physical, and interpersonal dimensions of their lives.
People who play throughout their lives stave off neurological problems later in life, they are better problem solvers, are more equipped to navigate and adapt to the world. Play provides emotional distance to decide how to react to a problem. It is the truest expression of our individuality.
When was the last time you played?
The Competitor-- Do you know someone who likes to stick to the rules? They may be a competitor. These players play to win whether the activity is social or solitary, active or observant.
The Director-- These born organizers enjoy planning and executing scenes and events. They love being in charge of the players or the stage.
The Collector-- Whether they collect objects or experiences, these players hold the best collections. They may enjoy solitude or social experiences with other collectors.
Artist/ Creator-- The artist or creator finds joy in making things. These things may be beautiful, functional, or goofy.
Story Teller-- This player has an active imagination. They may enjoy creating and telling stories or engaging in the stories of others.
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| Students visiting SOS from Casa di Mir Montessori School doing the limbo at a Hillbilly Hop Dance |
Play Is Beneficial To Emotional, Physical, and Intellectual Health
Research collected by Stuart Brown has shown that students who play regularly have an increased likelihood of achieving their academic and career goals and have healthier living practices including the social, physical, and interpersonal dimensions of their lives.People who play throughout their lives stave off neurological problems later in life, they are better problem solvers, are more equipped to navigate and adapt to the world. Play provides emotional distance to decide how to react to a problem. It is the truest expression of our individuality.
When was the last time you played?
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