Who do we love the most in the whole world? Our families. So we’ve pulled together all our best tips for making Valentine’s Day a big, happy love-fest for kids, parents, even pets. In 2021, heart day falls on a Sunday—and we’ve got Valentine’s Day ideas to keep you busy all day. (In case you’re […]

A few weeks ago, my eight-year-old daughter made a glitter jar for my students: “Tell them that when their brain has a glitter storm, they can shake this up and take deep breaths as the glitter falls.” We could all use some help settling our glitter right now. If you are feeling stress about the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

School closings, sick friends and family members, isolation at home – these and other factors can cause anxiety and stress for children during this coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As the world’s leading expert on childhood, we’re sharing these drama-based relaxation exercises that are part of our global Healing and Education through the Arts (HEART) program for children living in […]

It’s winter here in the northern hemisphere which means it’s time for sledding, building snowmen, hot cocoa, and, perhaps, more indoor activities than usual.* I’ve put together a list of winter activities for kids that includes both outdoor ideas and indoor ideas. It’s a mix of snow play, art activities, crafts, construction, and, of course, a winter book […]

I’ve been on a search for the best children’s books to read during the winter months for K-2. After looking into some of the top choices and reading reviews from other teachers and parents, I’ve picked my top 15. These are great for reading aloud, small group instruction, or to add to your classroom bookshelf […]