There is little that gives children greater pleasure than when a grown-up lets himself down to their level...and plays with them as an equal.
Play is Essential
Playfulness is the motivation to freely and joyfully engage with, connect with, and explore the surrounding world. What could be more important than that? Playfulness is an approach to life – an attitude. It is a spirit with which one can approach every (and we mean every) aspect of life – the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Play allows kids to feel:
Social & emotional reasons to play
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Play is Optimism in Action
Play is a basic human need as essential to our well-being as sleep, so when we're low on play, our minds and bodies notice.
It can seem impossible to play right now, we understand. But we can all pledge to play together (virtually, of course).
Pledge to Play
Pledge to take 15 minutes to engage in joyful activity.
The pledge is just the start. There will be some days where 15 minutes of play will seem impossible. We're here to help.
Our team wants to stay connected and provide you with the ongoing support you need to stay healthy, safe, and sane.
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Are you ready to play? Let's go!
We've got some great ideas for you, just press play! Click here to jump to our Something Good for Kids videos for inspiration for games to play in and around the house!
Need to take care of yourself first?
In these extraordinary times, it is normal to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted. Click here to visit our Self Care section to take some time for yourself. After all, you can't pour from an empty cup.
Color Me Optimistic
Creativity is not something to keep to yourself. In fact, the more you use it and share it, the more you have. Scribble it out and swap sketches with friends and family to spread some positivity during this time.
These optimistic coloring pages provide kids and adults a safe, creative environment to play freely. Permission to color outside the lines.
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A Teacher's Tips for Staying on the Sunny Side
Creativity is not something to keep to yourself. In fact, the more you use it and share it, the more you have. Scribble it out and swap sketches with friends and family to spread some positivity during this time.
These optimistic coloring pages provide kids and adults a safe, creative environment to play freely. Permission to color outside the lines.
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