PlayMethodLab
Creativity for a Human Future

Teach kids — and equip adults — to P.L.A.Y their way to relevance in the age of AI.

The P.L.A.Y Method™ is a tiny, repeatable system: Pinpoint a snag, try a new Lens, Alter‑3 elements, and Yield value fast. It’s practical for bedtime stories, classrooms, and busy workplaces.

P — Pinpoint

Two‑Minute Snag Scan™ (kids: “Where did I pause?”; adults: 3‑Dot Snag Log™). Name the friction before you fix it.

L — Lens

Lens Sprint™: pick a viewpoint and flip it. Write one sentence from that lens.

A — Alter‑3

Change one thing: Remove 1, Replace 1, or Reorder 1. Make a tiny leap, not a gamble.

Y — Yield

10‑Minute Yield Check™: “Did anyone open / react / ask?” If yes, plan the Next Nudge™.

Diagram of the 4‑step P.L.A.Y loop
The P.L.A.Y loop cycles quickly to turn small ideas into useful value.

For Parents

Turn bedtime into a mini creativity lab. Use short story prompts and one P.L.A.Y step each night. Kids learn to spot problems, try new perspectives, and adjust their ideas without fear.

For Teams

Use P.L.A.Y in quick huddles: 2 minutes to pinpoint a snag, 2 minutes to shift lenses, 2 minutes to pick an Alter‑3, and a 10‑minute Yield Check at the end of the day.

Contact

Founder Toh Cheah Yung (a.k.a. Harry Quill) — playmethodlab.com