Games for Families and Siblings

Five Improv Games for Joyful Student Writing

Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, Featured for Teachers, Games, Games for Families and Siblings, Games for the Classroom, Most Recent / By Jocelyn Greene

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

Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, Featured for Teachers, For Parents, Games, Games for Families and Siblings, Games for the Classroom, Most Recent / By Jocelyn Greene

Field Day games are the perfect way for kids to build healthy physical fitness. Learn tips to make your own Field Day joyful.

Why DnD is Great for Kids

Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, Featured for Teachers, For Parents, Games, Games for Families and Siblings, Games for the Classroom, Most Recent / By Jocelyn Greene

DnD builds skills in kids to help them socially and academically. Here’s the inside scoop on why’s it’s great for child development.

Excuses, Excuses an Improv Game for Creative Kids

Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, Featured for Teachers, For Parents, Games, Games for Families and Siblings, Games for the Classroom, Most Recent / By Jocelyn Greene

Party Quirks is a classic improv game that also happens to be great to develop independent kids. Learn tips on how to play with your family or classroom.

Positive Screen Time is Possible with Interactive Kids Shows

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-9, For Parents, Games for Families and Siblings, Magic Mirror Quests, Most Recent, Videos / By Jocelyn Greene

Screen time can be interactive with this new show from Child’s Play in Action. Jack and the Beanstalk come to life with theater games kids can play at home!

Kids birthday party on zoom with fun games and remote learning

Zoom Party Strategies for Successful Kid Birthdays in Quarantine

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, For Parents, Games, Games for Families and Siblings, Games for the Classroom, Most Recent, Playful Parenting Hacks / By Jocelyn Greene

Throwing a party for your kid during COVID-19? Check out these ways to empower the birthday kid, play interactive games, and make lemonade out of the lemons!

5 Ways to Play School (to Boost Joy) While Our Kids Can’t Go

Ages 3-5, For Parents, Games, Games for Families and Siblings, Games for the Classroom, Most Recent, Playful Parenting Hacks / By Jocelyn Greene

Fun ways to “play school” for kids stuck at home! Empathy and cognition boosting games.

Part of Your World Parody: A Teacher in Quarantine

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, For Parents, For Teachers, Games, Games for Families and Siblings, Games for the Classroom, Most Recent, Playful Parenting Hacks / By Jocelyn Greene

Watch this perfect parody for Coronavirus Times: “Part of Your World: A Teacher in Quarantine.” Get inspired to make art and grateful to our kids’ classroom teachers!

Games to Help Kids Write

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, For Parents, For Teachers, Games, Games for Families and Siblings, Games for the Classroom, Most Recent, Playful Parenting Hacks / By Jocelyn Greene

Some inspired play-based tips on writing from an education consultant!

Help Kids During Coronavirus Times, Make Noise

Ages 3-5, For Parents, Games, Games for Families and Siblings, Games for the Classroom, Most Recent, Playful Parenting Hacks / By Jocelyn Greene

Here are some games that help kids get out big sounds! Between songs, gibberish and silliness they’l be able to release energy and emotion, especially during this highly charged time.