Here at Terrapin Adventures, we believe in the power of play. It’s why we infuse every custom team building program with a high level of F-U-N! It’s a scientifically-proven way to speed up the learning process, improve communication, build trust,… Read More
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The Power of Play (Part Six): The Art of Collaboration
Collaboration. Along with communication, it’s one of the most important aspects of any productive team. And what’s another common word for collaboration? Teamwork! If everyone on your team isn’t on the same page and working together, it’s not really much… Read More
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Power of Play (Part Five): How Individual Actions Affect Group Outcomes
There’s an old saying that goes, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. However, this doesn’t quite tell the entire story when it comes to group outcomes. Organizations are made up of people and, as such, are… Read More
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The Power of Play (Part Three): How to Improve Creativity & Problem Solving
Most people know the saying, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” The proverb is designed to teach us the need for fun. Without it, one runs the risk of becoming boring – stagnant. This is just… Read More
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The Power of Play (Part Two): How We Can Communicate Better
In The Power of Play (Part One), we discussed how play “has been found to speed up learning, enhance productivity and increase job satisfaction,” according to Lynn Barnett, a professor of recreation, sports and tourism at the University of… Read More
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The Power of Play: How We Build Trust
It’s a pretty well-known fact that play is an important aspect in childhood learning. It helps make the material relatable and presents information in an easy-to-digest way. Play also helps children remember what they’ve learned. Just think about the ABC… Read More
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Adventure Play is Important for Young Children
It should come as no surprise, that exercise is vital in both the physical and mental develop of young children, especially with more and more children favoring video games or television over physical activity. According to the National Association for… Read More