Play is basic to all of us
We play to develop our muscles and our brains. We play to be creative. We play to escape, in unplanned moments or structured games. We play to test our limits. Play can be cheery or furious, frivolous or sincere, simple or complex. When we play, we affirm our values and connect with others. When we are absorbed in play, we lose ourselves. When we look closely at play overtime, we find ourselves.
Playing is:
Margaret Woodbury Strong’s father, John Woodbury, with Margaret’s daughter Barbara in 1924.
