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Online Teaching Tips for Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Educators

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

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.

Kindness in Action: How to Activate Compassion in Family Routines

Learn simple tips for building “kindness routines” as a family. Get inspired by teen activists who are making empathy part of their life-mission.

Empathy Activities for Kind and Not-Bored Kids

Boost kids’ moods and brains through empathy! Learn about activities for kids that get them acting on kindness and banish boredom!

Summer 2020: Strategies for Families to Keep their Sanity

Resources and tips for thinking about summer 2020 – empowering kids to find a passion, be independent and stay social.

Positive Screen Time is Possible with Interactive Kids Shows

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!

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Zoom Party Strategies for Successful Kid Birthdays in Quarantine

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

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

Part of Your World Parody: A Teacher in Quarantine

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

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