Hello, awesome readers! 🎉 How many times have you heard yourselves saying “I am bored, I have nothing much to do?” and become irritated and grumpy? Let me introduce you to the magical word ‘Playfulness’. Have you ever wondered why playing is so much fun? Well, let’s find out together!
What is Playfulness
Guess what? Playfulness is like the superhero cape you wear every day, making life more incredible! Let’s dive into the magical world of playfulness and discover why it’s important for our mind and body.
- Did you know that when you play, your brain releases happy chemicals, called endorphins, making you feel relaxed and ready for more adventures?
Do you want to know a secret spell for making friends? It’s called playfulness! When you share toys, tell silly jokes, and have playful adventures, you become a friend-making wizard! Friends love to be around someone who brings laughter and fun into their day!
My best memory of being playful when I was your age, was to climb coconut trees, sitting on the swing and soaring high up. Today I am all grown up and writing this article for you. However, when I chose this topic, my memory of playfulness came along. Those were the best days of my life being carefree and happy, I would be home when the church bell rang and it was 7 pm. All in sweat and mud!Â
Let Your Imagination Soar!
One of the coolest things about playfulness is that it lets your imagination soar like a rocket! Close your eyes and imagine a world where animals can talk, trees can dance, and clouds are made of cotton candy. That’s the power of playfulness – it helps you create amazing stories and dream up fantastical places.
Play with Friends and Make Awesome Memories!
Have you ever noticed that playing with friends is like having your own team of superheroes? When you play together, you create bonds and make memories that last a lifetime. Whether it’s building sandcastles, playing tag, or having a silly dance party, sharing laughter with friends is one of the best things ever!
Problem-solving Magic Wand
When challenges come your way, playfulness is your trusty problem-solving magic wand. It helps you think outside the box, come up with clever solutions, and turn tricky situations into exciting adventures.
Nature’s Playground
Did you know that the great outdoors is the ultimate playground for playfulness? Whether you’re exploring a park, climbing trees, or chasing butterflies, nature is filled with endless opportunities for fun and games. One day, I kept a count of how many butterflies I saw from morning to evening! Â
So, my fantastic friends, let’s embrace the magic of playfulness! Remember, it’s not just about playing with toys; it’s about playing with your heart, your friends, and the world around you. Let your imagination soar, giggle as much as you can, and always keep that playful spirit alive.
Family Activities:Â
- Ask any adult member of your family to share one playful memory of their childhood and write it in your book.Â
- On any holiday, lie down alone or with your siblings/friends, looking at the clouds and see what shapes you see among the clouds. Notice the shapeshifters and note them in the journal. Nature is talking back to us all the time – it’s time you all listen!Â
- Do research on health benefits of playfulness on mind and body and write 2 points each.Â
Ask your parent, teacher or sibling or any adult to help you
Guess what? Playfulness is not just for kids – it’s for everyone! Sometimes my son and I play football in the house and the bet is if he can ‘nutmeg’ me (it’s a football trick).
Be silly, be kind, and be happy and keep that playful spirit alive, and you’ll always find the magic in everyday moments.
Stay playful and keep in mind that being bored is also fun, as it makes our creative mind tickle to come up with amazing creative ideas.Â
Note to my superheroes: maintain a superhero journal! I want you to write down all the fun activities. You could make it more playful and creative. I’d love to hear about it in the comments!