Scientist have recently determined that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain UNLESS it is done through PLAY in which case it takes between 10-20 repetitions. -Dr. Karen Purveys
Wow! This tells me when all need more play in our lives, especially our over scheduled, stressed out teens. We all know what play looks like for young kids, but high school kids enjoy play as well. It just looks different. Play at this age appears in interests and passions that promote growth and learning.
Here are a few ways:
- Boardgames
- Card games
- Writing fan fiction
- Making videos-reels
- Creating content on social media
- Movie watching
- Book club
- Hiking
- Acting
- Sewing
- Handicrafts
- Rebuilding a car
- Adding accessories to a truck
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Painting
- Craft kits
- Welding
- Online games with friends
- Baking
- Cooking
- Refurnishing furniture
- Quilting
- Singing
- Photography
- Poetry writing
- Digital Art
- Web design
- Animal car
- Cosmetology
- Wildlife study or management
What other ways to your teens play and therefore truly learn? Pause. Value that time. Protect that space in their days, weeks, months, and years in you home.
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