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Girls acting in a storytelling acting class

Storytelling Games for Kids to Lift the Brain Fog

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

Learn from top theater teachers about their favorite games to spark kids’ imagination and social play.

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Outdoor Play: Best Games for Socially Distant Fun

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

Learn from top theater teachers about their favorite games to spark kids’ imagination and social play.

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How to be a Child Actor: Audition, Book Work and Stay Grounded

Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, For Parents, Most Recent / Jocelyn Greene

Get practical tips on how to start up as a child actor from an entertainment industry pro.

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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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playing kids outside and socially distanced

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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Kindness in Action: How to Activate Compassion in Family Routines

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

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

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Empathy Activities for Kind and Not-Bored Kids

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

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

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Summer 2020: Strategies for Families to Keep their Sanity

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

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

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We Stand In Solidarity With the Black Community

Business for Moms, Featured for Teachers, For Parents, Most Recent / Jocelyn Greene

A statement of solidarity. Where to donate. Who to follow. A reading list – for parents and kids. A vow to work, to learn and do more. It is essential.

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