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Emotion charades
Charades is a classic party game that even young children can enjoy. This version of the game prompts children to act out emotional states and think about what events might prompt such feelings.
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Friend Bingo
Play Friend Bingo as a way to get to know people better. This makes a great ice-breaker activity at a party or at the beginning of the school year.
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Puppy care
Caring for pets—in real life and in play scenarios—helps children develop qualities of responsibility and empathy. Developing these important social skills will help your child thrive in school and in life.
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Sadie's day
This printable activity encourages your child to think about appropriate emotional responses to varied scenarios. Identifying the proper emotional response to a scenario is an important social development skill.
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Find a furry friend
This printable activity encourages your child to think about the needs of others, an important part of developing socially and emotionally.
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TipA fresh look at vegetables
Instead of saving dessert for last, tell your child that he can only eat his vegetables once he eats his dinner.
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What's a friend?
Help your child think about what friendship is and why we choose the friends we have.
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A stand-up performance
Prepare your child to deal with peer pressure through positive role play.
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Lost tooth lesson
Put a lost tooth in soda to bring home a lesson in health and hygiene.
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DiscussionMy child is anxious when she gets wrong answers. What can I do?
Getting wrong answers on homework or a test can be discouraging. We live in a society in which getting a "wrong" answer is typically looked down upon. We celebrate getting something "right" while disregarding "wrongs." It is no big wonder that many children get anxious when getting wrong answers. Some children get anxious even before c...
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How can I make the holidays special without spending a lot?
There are many fun ways to enjoy the holidays without spending a lot. Creating decorations or holiday cards with your child is a fun way to spend quality time together. Rather than buying multiple gifts for different people, try doing a gift exchange–or better yet, try exchanging hand-made gifts. Another wonderful way to make the holid...
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How can I get my son to act grateful if he doesn't like a gift?
Learning gratitude is a difficult concept for young children to grasp. Being grateful requires a sensitivity to other people’s feelings, but the ability to take a different perspective or “put one's self in another’s shoes” is a skill that continues to develop throughout childhood. Teach your son the importance of saying “thank you” wh...
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