SEL Archives - Child's Play In Action

10 Virtual Halloween Party Game Ideas for Kids

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

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

Online Teaching Tips for Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Educators

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

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

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 / By 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.

Kindness in Action: How to Activate Compassion in Family Routines

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, For Parents, Games, Mindfulness, Most Recent / By 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.

Empathy Activities for Kind and Not-Bored Kids

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

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

Positive Screen Time is Possible with Interactive Kids Shows

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-9, For Parents, Games for Families and Siblings, Magic Mirror Quests, Most Recent, Videos / By Jocelyn Greene

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!

Elsa Bar in Brooklyn, small business strong pandemic family owned cocktail bar

Elsa, A Bar in Brooklyn and a Small Businesses we Love

Business for Moms, For Parents, Most Recent / By Jocelyn Greene

An interview with owner of a beloved Brooklyn cocktail bar, Elsa, makes me love small business owners even more. Here’s how to get a to-go cocktail and support local during a pandemic.

Kids birthday party on zoom with fun games and remote learning

Zoom Party Strategies for Successful Kid Birthdays in Quarantine

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, For Parents, Games, Games for Families and Siblings, Games for the Classroom, Most Recent, Playful Parenting Hacks / By Jocelyn Greene

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

Ages 3-5, For Parents, Games, Games for Families and Siblings, Games for the Classroom, Most Recent, Playful Parenting Hacks / By Jocelyn Greene

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

Part of Your World Parody: A Teacher in Quarantine

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, For Parents, For Teachers, Games, Games for Families and Siblings, Games for the Classroom, Most Recent, Playful Parenting Hacks / By Jocelyn Greene

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!