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Ubuntu Hidden Clues

I love using Ubuntu Cards with groups. I’ve been using them for 6 or 7 years now, and they probably feature in most of my…

Mark Collard No Comments 14 August 2018 2 min read

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The Power of Asking for a Volunteer

This week’s Facilitator Tips episode aims to broaden and deepen your understanding of the (hidden) value of seeking volunteers in your program. It’s more than…

Mark Collard No Comments 7 August 2018 40 sec read

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Leadership Tips

Conglom: Connecting Before Content

The word ‘conglom’ is a term used to describe the ritual of daily meetings at the beginning of every school day at Riverside School in…

Mark Collard Comments (2) 31 July 2018 1 min read

Inject Lots of Humour

This week’s Facilitator Tips episode explores the critical value of choosing to inject lots of humour into your programs, to invite your group to enjoy…

Mark Collard No Comments 24 July 2018 1 min read

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News & Events

Sense of Belonging at School

A student’s sense of belonging at school is often a major factor which influences their wellbeing. The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a worldwide…

Mark Collard No Comments 17 July 2018 3 min read

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Your Framing Is Key

This week’s Facilitator Tips episode explores the value and importance of preparing your group to step outside their Comfort Zones. In other words, framing is…

Mark Collard No Comments 10 July 2018 57 sec read

News & Events

New Functionality

You may have noticed a new look here at playmeo. It’s more than just a new appearance to playmeo’s online resources. We have added a…

Mark Collard No Comments 3 July 2018 1 min read

Let Your Group Create Their Own Energy

This week’s Facilitator Tips episode shares a valuable lesson learned by an experienced practitioner that recommends leaders allow their groups to generate their own energy,…

Mark Collard No Comments 26 June 2018 33 sec read

Leadership Tips

Spending Time Alone In Nature Is Good For You

Take a moment any time you’re part of a group that is waiting or biding its time – riding public transport, waiting in a queue,…

Mark Collard No Comments 19 June 2018 3 min read

Bring People Closer Together

This week’s Facilitator Tips episode discusses the programmatic value of employing a variety of strategies to bring people closer together. Encouraging people to bunch together…

Mark Collard No Comments 12 June 2018 35 sec read

News & Events

playmeo App is Out Now

Drumroll please…. the playmeo app is here. Available for both iOS and Android devices. Right now. And free. The app curates all of playmeo’s free…

Mark Collard No Comments 5 June 2018 1 min read

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How To Get Your Group’s Attention

This week’s Facilitator Tips episode shares a variety of simple and fun strategies to help you get your group’s attention without losing your voice. In…

Mark Collard No Comments 29 May 2018 31 sec read

Leadership Tips

Six Simple Principles of Play

I’m excited to share a wonderful framework, developed by Playworks, to help you create fun, free and totally inclusive moments of play with your groups….

Mark Collard No Comments 22 May 2018 1 min read

Activity Ideas

Quick Reflection Tip & Attention-Grabber

This week’s Facilitator Tips episode shares one of the most useful, quick-sharing strategies for grabbing the attention of a restless group of people. This exercise…

Mark Collard Comments (1) 15 May 2018 38 sec read

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Leadership Tips

What Are Your Character Strengths?

In the early 2000s, scientists began to study character. A three-year project involving dozens of distinguished scientists devoted to studying character traits throughout history was launched….

Mark Collard No Comments 8 May 2018 3 min read

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When To Stop An Activity

This week’s Facilitator Tips episode shares some useful insights to help you know when to stop an activity before it’s too late. Timing the conclusion…

Mark Collard No Comments 1 May 2018 37 sec read

Connectiles laminated set team-building puzzle

Activity Ideas

Connectiles – New Team-Building Puzzle

playmeo is excited to announce the release of its latest team-building puzzle – Connectiles. Connectiles is a colourful and fun team puzzle featuring more than…

Mark Collard No Comments 24 April 2018 1 min read

Man using his most potent tool, his language to lead a group.

Langauge Is A Potent Tool

This week’s Facilitator Tips episode describes the impact and potency of our language to influence groups and help them achieve success in our programs, ie…

Mark Collard No Comments 17 April 2018 40 sec read

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News & Events

Research Supports Value of Brain Breaks

One of the most common issues I hear teachers talk about is how to engage their students. We all get distracted, but young people are…

Mark Collard No Comments 10 April 2018 2 min read

Building Connections Before Content

This week’s Facilitator Tips episode shares the extraordinary value and benefits of intentionally building trusting and healthy relationships within your group prior to the delivery…

Mark Collard Comments (2) 3 April 2018 30 sec read

Boy flying with wings, a product of positive education

News & Events

Positive Education Conference 2018, Australia

Positive Education – or PosEd as it is sometimes known – is a comprehensive approach to education that blends academic learning with character and student…

Mark Collard No Comments 27 March 2018 2 min read

Honouring Challenge by Choice

This week’s Facilitator Tips episode discusses and honours the original intent of the popular philosophical framework of Challenge by Choice, a term coined by Karl…

Mark Collard No Comments 20 March 2018 32 sec read