At Big Thought Institute, we know that play is fun – and fundamental. In this blog post, Tiffany Self and Déjà Bailey from our Professional Learning team explore how play fuels social-emotional learning (SEL), brain development, and 21st century skills like creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Grounded in the CASEL framework and enriched by our Play and Brain Development training series, this piece offers insights on how educators and youth workers can use play to create deeper connections and support whole-child growth.
