Our Work
What is Play?
Understand the basics of play as a state of mind.
Play for Children
Resources for educators, parents, and caregivers.
Play for Adults
Find suggestions for incorporating more play into your daily life.
Play in Early Education
Discover the power of play-based learning in early childhood education.
Your Play Nature
Check out these questions to identify your personal play nature.
Play Personalities
Learn about the eight Play Personalities developed by Dr. Stuart Brown.
What We Know So Far
Read our summary of key findings from a diverse body of play research.
For Doctors & Therapists
Learn about the Practitioners Prescribing Play (PPP) Program.
Books on Play
Explore our library of over 100 fundamental books on play.
Play Organizations
Browse our directory of play practitioners, publishers, nonprofits, advocacy groups, and more.
Science of Play
See the wide array of play research conducted globally across over twenty scientific disciplines.
Play Researchers
Check out our profiles of the most influential figures in the field of play.