JUGAR | LIFE & The School of Play

 

At Jugar Life & The School of Play, we transform the essence of play into a powerful health and well-being tool. Our innovative platform is dedicated to nurturing essential skills in children, adults, and families, empowering them to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and joy. Through our unique play-based interventions, we’ve touched lives in schools, sports clubs and businesses across 25 countries, fostering autonomy in health and well-being for a brighter, more playful future.

More about Dale and Jugar | Life

In 2023, we embarked on an exciting journey with La Trobe University to unveil the remarkable health benefits of our FunShop programs.

Through a year-long comprehensive study, we have gathered compelling data that showcases the consistent and incredible results our programs deliver.

Empowering Results You Need to See:

TEDx Melbourne 2020

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All Work No Play: a SURPRISING GUIDE to FEELING MORE MINDFUL, GRATEFUL and CHEERFUL

a practical and rewarding handbook for reconnecting with joy and happiness daily. The book shares strategies for play-based mindfulness, empathy, and gratitude exercises that will help readers rediscover their inner child; promote good mental health; build and foster more meaningful connections with others; and help combat loneliness and deep-rooted toxic behaviors and thoughts.  

Our app

Step into a world where your well-being is a playful adventure with the Jugar Life Wellness Portal. Begin each day purposefully and end with a heart full of joy using our daily wellness tools designed to anchor your morning and evening routines. With over 1000 play-based activities, our app is your gateway to rediscovering everyday fun, complete with easy-to- follow videos and ready-to-print guides.

Beyond games, enrich your personal growth with our extensive library of professional development courses led by world-class experts. Let daily inspiration uplift you through our motivational mission cards and quotes. The Jugar Life Wellness Portal is not just an app—it’s a global movement towards redefining wellness. Join us in bringing the transformative power of play into the lives of individuals, families, schools, and workplaces. Download now for FREE and be part of a journey that rekindles joy, creativity, and connection in your life.’

JUGAR|LIFE Play Portal

At Jugar Life, we believe that play has the power to make ordinary lives extraordinary. To help people discover their playful side, we have assembled a collection of 900 + games and activities suited to all ages. We’ve even thrown in over 100 professional development courses to help you find a flourishing version of yourself to improve your mental and physical wellbeing. So why not come and see why 15,000 teachers, sports coaches, fitness professionals, business owners and corporate employees are on board?

Positive Reflection Battleships

The true beauty of this game lies in its spontaneity. No preconceived notions, no written records – just pure, heartfelt sharing of thoughts and reflections inspired by the questions on your game card. Ready for a positive journey on this sea of discovery and appreciation?

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Dice Bingo Positive Reflection

This engaging partner activity is an excellent way to stimulate thought and conversation. Each pair will require a printed PDF sheet from the attached file, two six-sided dice, and a pen for this game.

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Master Chef Group Gratitude

Master Chef Group Gratitude is a brilliant activity for families, schools, workplaces or sports teams to complete. Like on the famous TV Show Master Chef when they complete a mystery cooking challenge.

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Daily Mission Cards

We offer five sets of Daily Mission Cards, they are the “Happiness & Kindness Deck” which is focused on random acts of kindness, empathy and self-appreciation. The second deck, “Creative Play & Movement” deck consists of 49 different play missions. The “Function” deck is designed for meetings, functions and social gatherings with challenges to assist break the ice, get conversation flowing or help alleviate social anxiety. The “Connect, Share & Breathe” deck, is a situation starter with cards perfectly suited to your next social gathering, business meeting or in the classroom. And finally, the “Fun Fitness” deck combines play, games, and fitness and is designed to create a unique, fun, and engaging way to get everyone active and moving.

Energetic Radio

Energetic Radio with Dale Sidebottom is a fantastic tool for people looking to bring fun play and happiness into each and every day. Listen along as Dale interviews world-renowned experts and shares his own experiences with you in this weekly podcast.

Workshops, keynotes and public speaking

Dale Sidebottom has been referred to as the energiser bunny of the presenting world. Dale has successfully created a unique blend of fun, teamwork, wellness and movement into his keynotes, seminars and conferences which he has presented in over 20 countries around the world.