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Years ago, I found myself watching kids play in the schoolyard. They were lost in their imaginary world, their laughter echoed across the playground, and suddenly, it hit me: I had forgotten how to access that pure, uninhibited joy. That magical ability to transform any moment into an adventure.
Like you, I'd filed play under "childhood memories," something we leave behind with finger paintings and juice boxes. However, research has shown that adults who maintain playfulness report 40% lower stress levels and significantly deeper connections with others.
The irony?
As educators and coaches, we champion play for others while denying ourselves its transformative power. We've convinced ourselves that serious work leaves no room for play.
But what if that's exactly backward? What if play isn't just permitted in our professional lives but essential for our impact and well-being?
This week, let's rediscover what we never should have lost.
Are you ready to play again? Let's dive in!
Daily Mission Cards
Life can get hectic, and self-care often gets pushed to the back burner. But what I've learned? When you schedule kindness for yourself, even in the smallest ways, you'll feel the difference. Whether enjoying a favourite song or sipping a cup of tea, these moments fill your cup and help you show up stronger for others.
Invest in yourself. The Kindness and Happiness Mission Cards help make self-care a priority. Check it out on the website ✨
Confidence Quest
Reconnecting with play is about rediscovering you. Confidence Quest does exactly that.
This game breaks through every adult play barrier:
Think you don't have time? Each round is quick yet powerful.
Worried you'll feel silly at your age? Play feels natural when you're surrounded by encouragement.
Unsure how to be playful again? The structured prompts make it effortless. Before you know it, you're sharing, laughing, and embracing your strengths.
Get the game details and start your Confidence Quest with family or friends today
Play as Survival
Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of work, life, and self-care? In nature, play helps animals build skills, manage energy, and adapt to their environment. It’s time we recognise that play is just as essential for our well-being.
In this interactive webinar, Professor Alison James will show you how play can help you thrive. With you participating using simple materials like LEGO, she’ll demonstrate how play fuels personal growth.
Don’t miss this opportunity to rethink the power of play. Watch the webinar and discover how to make play a key part of your survival toolkit 📈
Incredible Impact
What an amazing week it’s been delivering FunShops and keynote talks across the country! We've worked with incredible schools, teachers, students, and corporates, impacting over 1700 students and 500+ teachers so far in 2025.
Here's where we've been: SEDA NT, Northern Territory Sporting Bodies, Yarrawonga P-12, Marnebek Special School, Numurkah PS & Wunghnu PS, Mordialloc College, Watsonia North PS, Cranbourne East PS, Westall College, and Christine College Geelong.
Let’s keep this momentum and continue bringing fun and play into everyone’s lives! If you want to bring The School of Play to your community, fill out the form here ➡
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