Play is famously known as "a child's work." Play is the best tool children have to learn about the world and connect with the people around them—it's the most productive way they can spend their time. Children excel at their jobs, so what can they teach us about being better at ours? By following children's lead in the ways of channeling our inner learner, spending time exploring, giving ourselves a blank slate, bringing pretend into the workplace, and welcoming help, even when it's unsolicited, we might just find ourselves being as productive as that puppy-fairy-dragon. Children are devoted to learning about the world, instead of just focusing on getting things accomplished. They're naturally curious and love to explore. This drive to learn is the basis of everything they produce. When children are given time to explore a task before committing to one path forward, they become more productive. Adults can benefit from this approach by taking time to explore new ideas and solutions. Children's brains thrive in unfamiliar contexts, allowing them to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions. By embracing play and pretend in the workplace, we can tap into our own creativity and innovation. Finally, children are responsive to spontaneous help, but adults often resist unsolicited advice. Emulating the behaviors of young children, such as being open to new ideas and tools, can help us become more productive and innovative at work.