{"id":52951,"date":"2025-03-30T09:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T14:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/?p=52951"},"modified":"2025-04-11T14:18:53","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T19:18:53","slug":"whats-your-play-personality-rediscover-joy-with-strobel-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/blog\/whats-your-play-personality-rediscover-joy-with-strobel-education\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Your Play Personality? Rediscover Joy with Strobel Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"52951\" class=\"elementor elementor-52951\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fc844fa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7fc844fa\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f8de946 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f8de946\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>As educators, we pour so much of ourselves into our students. But how often do we pause to focus on our own well-being? The truth is, play isn\u2019t just for kids\u2014it\u2019s essential for adults too.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>The Benefits of Play<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Research shows that play improves mood, sparks creativity, and strengthens relationships. Despite this, many adults let play fall by the wayside, consumed by responsibilities and to-do lists.<\/p>\n\n<p>At <a href=\"http:\/\/www.strobeleducation.com\/\">Strobel Education<\/a>, we believe that play is a powerful tool for creating joy, balance, and connection in your personal and professional life.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Your Play Personality?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>In my book, <a href=\"https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/teach-happy\/\">Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy<\/a>, I explore Dr. Stuart Brown\u2019s concept of \u201cplay personalities.\u201d Understanding your play personality can help you reconnect with what brings you joy. Which one resonates with you?<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Joker:<\/strong> Thrives on humor and making others laugh.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Kinesthetic:<\/strong> Feels alive through movement, like dancing or playing sports.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Explorer:<\/strong> Loves discovering new places, ideas, and experiences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Artist\/Creator:<\/strong> Finds fulfillment in crafting, painting, or creating.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Director:<\/strong> Enjoys organizing and leading group activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Competitor:<\/strong> Relishes games and challenges with clear winners.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Collector:<\/strong> Enjoys gathering objects or experiences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Storyteller:<\/strong> Delights in imagining and sharing narratives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>I\u2019m Curious: Which Play Personalities Are You?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>I\u2019m a mix of a few!<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Joker:<\/strong> My brothers and I love playing pranks on each other\u2014laughter truly is our soul medicine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Kinesthetic:<\/strong> I learn and thrive through movement, especially running\u2014it\u2019s my jam!<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Competitor:<\/strong> If we\u2019re playing a game, there better be a winner, and I\u2019ll be playing to win!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What about you? Once you identify your play personality, it\u2019s easier to find small, meaningful ways to incorporate play into your day:<\/p>\n\n<p>Play isn\u2019t a luxury\u2014it\u2019s a necessity for a balanced and joyful life. And when we prioritize play for ourselves, we model its importance to our students, creating classrooms full of curiosity and engagement.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Bringing Play to Your Life and Classroom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Once you identify your play personality, it\u2019s easier to find small, meaningful ways to incorporate play into your day:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Kinesthetic:<\/strong> Host a mini dance-off with your students during a break to build energy and connection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Director:<\/strong> Plan a team-building scavenger hunt for your staff to foster collaboration and fun.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Explorer:<\/strong> Try a new hobby, take a nature walk, or explore a local museum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Play isn\u2019t a luxury\u2014it\u2019s a necessity for a balanced and joyful life. And when we prioritize play for ourselves, we model its importance to our students, creating classrooms full of curiosity and engagement.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Rediscover Joy Through Play with Strobel Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>At Strobel Education, we believe <a href=\"https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/onsite-training\/\">PD<\/a> should be more than just lectures and handouts\u2014it should be an experience. That\u2019s why all of our <a href=\"https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/onsite-training\/\">PD sessions<\/a> are packed with play, engagement, and activities designed to energize and inspire.<\/p>\n\n<p>We do professional development differently. From hands-on exercises to laughter-filled moments, our approach ensures that learning is both meaningful and joyful. Just like the strategies we share for your classroom, we create environments that foster connection, creativity, and growth.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/teach-happy\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-52596\" src=\"https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Teach-Happy-1024x389.png\" alt=\"-teach-happy-book-\" width=\"800\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Teach-Happy-1024x389.png 1024w, https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Teach-Happy-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Teach-Happy-768x291.png 768w, https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Teach-Happy-1536x583.png 1536w, https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Teach-Happy-2048x777.png 2048w, https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Teach-Happy-600x228.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/teach-happy\/\"><span style=\"background-color: #f8db0d;\"> Order Your Copy of Teach Happy Today <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Together, let\u2019s transform professional development, classrooms, and lives into spaces of joy, creativity, and play.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-52755\" src=\"https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kim-cursive-300x100.png\" alt=\"-signature-\" width=\"200\" height=\"67\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kim-cursive-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kim-cursive-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kim-cursive-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kim-cursive-600x200.png 600w, https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kim-cursive.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/keynote-speaker\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52772\" src=\"https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bring-KS-to-Your-School-or-Conference-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"-KS-School-Conference-Keynote-Speaker-\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bring-KS-to-Your-School-or-Conference-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bring-KS-to-Your-School-or-Conference-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bring-KS-to-Your-School-or-Conference-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bring-KS-to-Your-School-or-Conference-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bring-KS-to-Your-School-or-Conference-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bring-KS-to-Your-School-or-Conference-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/strobeleducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bring-KS-to-Your-School-or-Conference.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"background-color: #f8db0d;\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As educators, we pour so much of ourselves into our students. 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