Keeping kids entertained while encouraging physical activity can be a challenge, especially when the weather doesn’t cooperate or when you run out of ideas. Active group games for kids are a great solution to this problem. Whether indoors or outdoors, these games can help children burn off excess energy while also improving their social and…
I still remember the tight feeling in my chest the first time I had to talk in front of my class. You probably feel it too. Research in Child Development (2018) says almost seventy five percent of school-age children report fear when they stand before a group. I see that fear holding you back from…
I know you care about sparking your child’s imagination, and you keep searching for whimsical story ideas FOR kids that feel fresh rather than recycled. You sit at the edge of the bed, the clock keeps ticking, and your mind draws a blank. Research shows that when adults skip rich storytelling, children lose measurable gains…
As a middle school teacher, I’ve seen firsthand how valuable journal writing can be for students. It’s a simple activity, yet it opens up so many opportunities for self-reflection and creative expression. But if you’ve ever struggled with helping your students get started, you know that coming up with the right journal prompts can be…
Children are spending more time indoors these days, frequently scrolling through screens and other electronic gadgets. As a result of this change, people are becoming less active and spending less time in nature. Reduced exposure to outdoors has been linked to negative effects on children’s physical and mental health, including shorter attention spans and higher…