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Preschool in Houston

Classic Outdoor Games for Kids - Part 7 Musical ChairsIn a circle, arrange chairs facing outward to total one fewer than the number...

Classic Outdoor Games for Kids - Part 6 Freeze TagThis is a variation of Tag where if the person who is "it" tags you, you have to freeze...

Classic Outdoor Games for Kids - Part 5 Simon SaysThis game can be played anywhere, even in a car or other small space. One person is...

Classic Outdoor Games for Kids - Part 4 MarblesThe general rules specify that you draw a circle in the sand or on the sidewalk, and...

Classic Outdoor Games for Kids - Part 3 HopscotchUse some sidewalk chalk and make a hopscotch grid. Number the squares from one to nine....

Classic Outdoor Games for Kids - Part 2 Capture the FlagThis game is most fun when played with a large group. Split the group into two...

Classic Outdoor Games for Kids Hide and SeekEveryone has played this one. Most parents have played with their kids, since hiding and...

Communication with babies and children: why it’s importantFrom birth, warm, gentle and responsive communication helps babies and children...

When family members talk openly about times when they made a mistake and lessons they learned, it helps kids understand that mistakes...

Emerging research suggests that family routines support children’s social and emotional growth, the building blocks for strong "empathy...

Finding things in common with other people can be a powerful way to help kids learn to appreciate and care about people who are different...

To do well in school and life, kids need to learn how to stick with something, even if it's hard.Perseverance plus passion equals grit...