The 1920s
1 milestone documented from 1920–1929.
Neva Boyd Establishes Hull House Game Program
Sociologist and educator Neva Boyd establishes a game and recreation program at Hull House, the Chicago settlement house co-founded by Jane Addams. Boyd uses games and group activities as tools for community development and social integration among immigrant populations. Her approach, which emphasizes spontaneous play and ensemble cooperation, directly influences a young social worker named Viola Spolin, who studies with Boyd and absorbs her philosophy of learning through play.