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The Birthday Party Planning Guide

Throwing a “simple” birthday party can be daunting. Here, Jocelyn Greene shares tips on creative ways to re-think parties to make them as unique as the birthday kid. With ideas for inventive mash-ups and a fun questionnaire, you’ll get to the heart of what your child loves most.

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The Daily Feelings Journal for Kids is a Fantastic Tool for Parents and Teachers

A superb new resource for parents and educators to help kids recognize emotions and express their feelings

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Seven Tools for Playful Classroom Management to Focus Kids

Playful techniques can help classroom teachers to harness the enthusiasm and get their students to focus and transition.

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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!

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Games to Help Kids Write

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

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Got grit? This is the exact pep talk that will make kids work hard

Motivate your kids and learn more about grit. In this week’s video we avoid the pitfall of “good job” and learn some other ways to praise kids. And read Jocelyn’s pre-show speech for her cast of Music Man!

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Watch What Happens When You Play I Spy the Mindful Way

Add this dramatic play twist to the classic game I Spy. Your kids will have more fun and get calm in the process. Here I share other games, tools and toys for mindful observations.

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4 Astounding Books That Will Make Your Kids Love Kindness

Kindness blossoms in kids when you have the right tools. Use these 4 books, recommended by a school librarian, to spark empathy in your child. Watch the video to see the books and learn why they strengthen our kids’ compassion.

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18 Brain Breaks That Will Make Your Kids’ Minds Happy

Brain Breaks are brilliant ways to energize your kids in the classroom or at home. These short movement activities invigorate kids so that they can learn with calm bodies and focused minds. They tap into imagination and word play too!

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The Kind of Scores You Can Really Love

Need a rainy day game? Turn to musical scores to elevate your child’s playtime. With instrumental music from their favorite films and shows, kids can go deep into characters they already love. Orchestrations will help boost their mood, inspire gross-motor play and provide a great backdrop for imaginative indoor time.

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