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we should take fun more seriously Mark Collard hello@playmeo.com @playmeo Who am I? w w w . p l a y m e o . c o m Mark Alan Collard w w w . p l a y m e o . c o m Properties of Play Apparently purposeless Voluntary Inherent

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we should take fun more seriously

Mark Collard

hello@playmeo.com @playmeo

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Who am I?

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Mark Alan Collard

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Properties of Play

Apparently purposeless
Voluntary
Inherent attraction
Freedom of time
Diminished consciousness of self
Improvisational potential
Continuation desire
Dr Stuart Brown, Director, National Institute for Play

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Emotional Needs

Belonging
Personal Power
Personal Freedom
Fun / Play
William Glasser, psychologist

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NO FUN – it's difficult to engage NO TRUST – pull back from participating NO CHALLENGE – only boredom & routine.

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CONNECTION BEFORE CONTENT

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Universal Truth #1

“... Research clearly shows that programs which intentionally develop healthy & trusting relationships out-perform all other programs

n so many levels, including greater

participation, stronger relationships & increased overall performance...”

Partnership for 21st Century Learning www.p21.org

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… build a culture

f positive & trusting

relationships

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FUN

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“It's fun to have fun, but you have to know how.”

Dr Suess, The Cat in the Hat

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Universal Truth #2

“... It is impossible to change how people think or what they do without, first, changing how they feel...”

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Universal Truth #3

“... We are comfort-seeking machines, yet growth, learning and development only occur

utside one's comfort-zone...”

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Mark Collard www.playmeo.com hello@playmeo.com @playmeo

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thank you...

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Coupon Code – FUNN 30% discount for any Annual Subscription to playmeo's activity database – largest online database of group games & activities in world.

(Enter at Checkout, offer expires 30 April)

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