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Theater for Children as a Tool for Empathy

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

Jocelyn Greene shares about how her new play can helps families meet this moment: building empathy, community and emotional awareness.

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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 / Jocelyn Greene

Classroom teachers can use these simple theater games to activate student writing, bringing belonging and joy into the classroom.

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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 / 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.

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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 / 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.

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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 / Jocelyn Greene

Excuses Excuses is a collaborative theater game you can play at home or in classrooms to boost imaginative joy and learning!

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10 Virtual Halloween Party Game Ideas for Kids

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, For Parents, Games, Mindfulness, Most Recent / Jocelyn Greene

Check out these tips (from riddles to scavenger hunts) for virtual Halloween party festivities that will get kids joyfully playing together.

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Online Teaching Tips for Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Educators

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, For Parents, Games, Mindfulness, Most Recent / Jocelyn Greene

A series of conversations between early educators to support online teaching and learning in the Fall of 2020.

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8 Simple Strategies for Kid Workouts and to Help Them Move More

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, For Parents, Games, Mindfulness, Most Recent / Jocelyn Greene

Help kids get moving in socially distant playdates, or just in your living room, with games from Coach Johnson! He shares his wisdom as a public school PE teacher on how to make inspiring physical games meaningful and child-led. Get bonding time and a workout (dance party!) too.

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