Thankfully, creative thinking skills can be developed through structured, collaborative play. Oft-cited research on play includes Johan Huizinga’s book Homo Ludens (1938) and Stuart Brown’s Play (2009). That’s one reason why playful learning is so effective in ensuring long-term behavioural change. Give them scientific proof about it before asking them to step into a playful experience or fictional role play situation. His book Playful Learning, written with Nicola Whitton, examines the impact of playful workshops, events, spaces, tools and technologies.
