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Eight Shades of Play

Play is the ultimate portal to plasticity. We are built to play. In fact, play is a homeostatic function: if we don’t get enough play, we have to make up the deficit. Play circuits remain in adulthood, even if we no longer feel very playful in our daily grinds.

“Personal Play Identity” is a personal play styles that developed in childhood. These styles, however, are not fixed. Our play patterns can be fluid, and expanded play can affect your future self.

Dr. Stuart Brown, the author of the book Play, identified 8 “play personalities” based on animal and human natural behaviors:

  • The Joker - laugh

  • The Kinesthete - move

  • The Explorer - go deep

  • The Competitor - games or goals

  • The Director - organize

  • The Storyteller - imagine

  • The Collector -make connections

  • The Creator - express

Enjoy (!) familiar lessons through the lens of play - and expand your play repertoire. You know you need it!


BY ZOOM New Students: Register here

One registration covers Wednesday morning and evening classes

$15/session, $40/month

MARCH 15, 2022


Earlier Event: April 6
Eight Shades of Play
Later Event: April 13
Eight Shades of Play