February Virtual Book Club: Playfulness

2026-02-05 19:00 Upcoming

Please join us on February 5th at 7:30pm ET - 4:30pm PT for the virtual Sudbury Community Book Club discussion, Playfulness

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“Play unlocks the door to ourselves” - Lenore Terr

This month we will explore the role of fun and playfulness for our kids and ourselves. We have two books to choose from and a number of articles, videos, and podcasts. As always, the readings are optional, the important thing is the conversation.

Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity by Cas Holman
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The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again by Catherine Price
Bookshop.org | World Cat | catherineprice.com

Join us for stories, strategies, and conversation.

Fun is absolutely essential for a well lived and joyful life.

How do we treat fun and playfulness with the seriousness it demands?
What are the components of True Fun?
How do we maintain a playful approach to life?
What are the conditions for free play to arise?
How do fun and playfulness change as students get older?

No time to read the book? Here are some suggested short cuts.

Ready for a deep dive? Here are some options for going deeper in Fun and Play.

Free to Learn - Peter Gray

Homo Ludens: A Study of the Play Element in Culture - Johan Huizinga

Playing and Reality - D. W. Winnicott

The Ambiguity of Play - Brian Sutton-Smith

February Virtual Book Club: Playfulness

Join us for stories, strategies, and conversation.

No time to read the book? Here are some suggested short cuts.

Podcasts:

Articles:

Video:

Ready for a deep dive? Here are some options for going deeper in Fun and Play.

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