Activity 27 | Playful Beginnings

Objective: To explore how childhood games contribute to the development of key life skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and emotional resilience.

VP Article: Virtual Team-Building Activities For Remote Teams

INSTRUCTIONS: BEFORE STARTING THE ACTIVITY, MAKE SURE TO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

Use Loom to record yourself while reading the article aloud. You may split the reading into as many recordings as necessary. Then, think back to your childhood memories, when you spent a lot of time playing outside, under the sun. Give at least 3 favorite games you often played. Reflect on how those games or activities influenced you. How did playing outside shape the way you think and approach life? Those simple moments could have played a part in shaping who you are today, affecting how you handle things now as an adult. Write your answer in your Virtual Professionals notebook, and it should be at least 200 words.

Do not use ChatGPT or any AI tools to generate your output. However, you may use ChatGPT to check the grammar.

Important Note: As much as possible, do this activity when you are calm, not rushed, and when your mind is clear and relaxed. Avoid doing it during busy or stressful moments to fully benefit from the experience.

How To Send: 

Using your VP Gmail, add the SUBJECT line: Activity 27: Playful Beginnings | VP Screen Name, and take a photo/s of your output and change the photo’s file name according to the sequence of the pages in your Virtual Professionals notebook. For example: Activity 27 (1), Activity 27 (2). Send it to info.virtualprofessionals@gmail.com and CC michelle.virtualprofessionals@gmail.com along with the Loom recording link/s. 

Before sending the Loom recording, make sure to update the title of your recording. The file name should match the subject line of your email. If you have multiple recordings, include a number to indicate the sequence.

Example:

  • Activity 27: Playful Beginnings | VP Screen Name (1)
  • Activity 27: Playful Beginnings | VP Screen Name (2)

Goal: To reflect on childhood memories in order to recognize and appreciate how early experiences have shaped who we are today, fostering a deeper understanding of personal growth and the lasting impact of those experiences.