Article5 tips for back to school success
Make the most of the new school year with these helpful tips.
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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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Time travel
When you are planning an outing with your child, encourage your child to talk about it before, during and after.
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Making friends
Help your child understand social skills by talking about feelings together.
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Appoint a chef
Making simple meals and snacks for themselves gives children a feeling of accomplishment.
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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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