Theater for Children as a Tool for Empathy
Jocelyn Greene shares about how her new play can helps families meet this moment: building empathy, community and emotional awareness.
Nothing lights up the brain like play.
-Stuart Brown MD
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to the home of theater games and videos for playful, positive kids.
But another part of the evolutionary story is that play is a satisfying good in itself – a source of joy, laughter, and fun for parents as well as children. If it had no other rationale, the sheer pleasure of play would be justification enough.
-Dr. Alison Gopnick
Hi, I’m Jocelyn
I’m an educator, children’s theater director, and a parent. There is so much noise out there about what you “should” be doing with your kid to help them succeed. But I’m starting to feel like it is all really simpler than we think: that in order to create thriving children and successful humans, we just need to be playing more.
As a mom, I use my acting training and classroom curriculum to work through parenting challenges, survive snow days and most of all have fun with my kid! I love watching my son grow into his own person and have fun just keeping up with him. I can’t wait to share my tools with you. Thank you for being a part of Child’s Play in Action!
Play is not only our creative drive; it’s a fundamental way of learning.
-David Elkind
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Theater for Children as a Tool for Empathy
Jocelyn Greene shares about how her new play can helps families meet this moment: building empathy, community and emotional awareness.
Five Improv Games for Joyful Student Writing
Classroom teachers can use these simple theater games to activate student writing, bringing belonging and joy into the classroom.
Field Day Games for Fun Physical Fitness
Field Day games are the perfect way for kids to build healthy physical fitness. Learn tips to make your own Field Day joyful.
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Play touches and stimulates vitality, awakening the whole person – mind, body, intelligence and creativity.
-Viola Spolin
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