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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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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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3 Empathy Inspiring Books You’ll Want

Ages 6-9, Books, Books and Toys, For Parents, Games, Most Recent, Videos /

Great kids books are a superb way for kids to learn about kindness and empathy. I love them especially for the conversations they can start. These three books for ages 8 and up are our favorites for putting social emotional learning at the foreground. They are the perfect holiday gift to spark even more compassion in your kids.

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Make Listening Fun When You Play This Mindfulness Game

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

With this theater game, kids develop their listening skills through play – and they don’t even realize all the benefits because it is so silly! Play one-on-one or as a birthday party or playdate game. It is a saving grace on car trips or waiting rooms when you need to focus squirmy bodies! Check out the ways to boost mindfulness through relaxing variations that help with bedtime too.

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