Dear Humans,

When we play Poison Dart Frog, we create a world separate from the real world. In the real world, you don’t have to pretend to die if someone sticks their tongue out at you. But in Poison Dart Frog world you do.

Play is important because it lets us turn reality into something we can grasp. When we play, we set up temporary rules about what means what. We ignore the complexities of the real world and create our own reality–at least for a while.

The big job in life is to create meaning in this big, complex, and uncaring world. Play lets us practice doing just that.

Sincerely,

Mr. Heimbuck