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The Benefits of Play for Kids and Grown-Ups

Lisa SadikmanJuly 21, 2021

What does it mean to play? As a parent, my mind goes right to my kiddos and all the ways they play — dress up, Legos, hula-hooping, a loud game of Sorry! — but I rarely think of myself when it comes to playing. 

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Blindfolded Fruit Tasting Game Sharpens Taste

Tanuka GordonDecember 9, 2020

For this sensory game, players use touch and taste to (literally) savor the moment. With the sense of sight temporarily switched off by a blindfold, the other senses are heightened, focusing...

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Feelings Connect to Experiences in Life, Slides & Ladders

Lisa SadikmanMay 7, 2020

This life-sized version of Slides and Ladders prompts children to reflect on feelings associated with different real-life scenarios. Combining outdoor time with chalk art, this Mindful Recess helps kids understand it’s okay to sit with difficult feelings.

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Spicy Sensory Game: Sense of Smell Focuses

Tanuka GordonApril 16, 2017

This smelly, spicy sensory game taps into the sense of smell to encourage presence in the moment. Adding a blindfold makes the game even more fun! When you're done, use the spices to create a cool...

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Find the Singing Bowl Game

Tanuka GordonNovember 2, 2016

This is an awesome activity recommended by a local mom, who used to play this game when her kids were younger.  It's essentially a hide-and-seek game but with a singing bowl.  My girls and I...

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