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Why “What Are You Doing?” is my New Favorite Funny Game

Ages 6-9, For Parents, Games, Games for Families and Siblings, Most Recent, Reading, Videos /

This awesome theater games does double-duty as a living room staple! You can play this during transitional time when you are looking to avoid screens and capitalize on imagination! Watch classroom teaching artists play “What are you doing?” do get inspired for your own playtime!

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8 Ways A Simple Puppet Can be the Best Parenting Hack

Ages 3-5, For Parents, Games, Games for Families and Siblings, Mindfulness, Most Recent, Playful Parenting Hacks, Reading, Toys, Videos /

Playing with a puppet is more than just fun and games. Watch Child’s Play NY teachers use puppets to get kids communicating about emotions and using empathy. This is an essential tool in the parenting arsenal to help manage behavior and get in touch with our children’s rich emotional lives. Happy puppeteering!

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Gifts for Kids to Spark Curiosity and a Love of Learning

Ages 3-5, Books and Toys, For Parents, Games, Mindfulness, Most Recent, Reading, Toys, Videos /

While I love a good pillow fort, I also appreciate the value of quality games and toys! Here’s four fabulous gifts for kids that tickle the brain and capitalize on the kind of learning that inspires them. These are all less than $15 and are super portable too. I like these for road trips or for after-dinner playing with your kids. Happy gifting!

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Creative Movement Games that Inspire Kids to be Brave and Kind

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The thrilling ways that actors use creative movement can translate to your home or classroom for inspired indoor play. Help kids get “into character” through physical and robust playing that nurtures empathy along the way too!  If you are a theater or classroom teacher these build up your ensemble and inspire brave choices.  Build in some of these games as a way to release energy and recharge after the school day. Set these games in motion and then empower your kids to keep the playing going without you!

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6 Essential Books for Kids that Make Social-Emotional Learning Fun

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What a parenting relief to find great kids lit that helps kids identify and process emotion! These 6 books, recommended by a librarian and a theater teacher, can boost kids’ emotional intelligence and help them manage complex feelings.

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