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To play and have fun is its own reward. Play and fun are naturally attractive, and when embraced in a group setting, contagious too. Indeed, it’s hard to look cool when everyone else is enjoying a great time.
There is nothing more joyous and refreshing than to observe or be a part of a group at play, in the true sense of the word. Play is not an activity, it’s a state of mind, and when groups truly engage with this state, transformation is possible.
Play is purposeless, voluntary, and people generally want it to last for a long time. People at play often lose a sense of self-consciousness, and time just seems to fly. It’s in these moments of play that people become and behave as they really are, and so authentic interactions are possible and community can be built.
In the world of playmeo, too much play is never enough.
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As Dr Suess says “It’s fun to have fun, but you have to know.”
Like most programming and leadership skills, there is an art and a science to the delivery of joyful, fun and inclusive play experiences. Here are some tips to help you and your group play and have fun:
For a further discussion on how to create remarkably fun programs, take a look at Serious Fun, by Mark Collard – an indispensable step-by-step guide that every educator, program leader and corporate trainer should read.
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The images below provide links to a sample of simple, engaging and outrageously fun group activities drawn from playmeo’s popular activity database.
Enjoy browsing to your heart’s content.
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