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George Bernard Shaw said "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." Playing stimulates the mind and reduces stress.
A great way to introduce play at work is through puzzles and games.
The puzzles and activities you will find here are designed to encourage discussion, boost morale and build confidence. They can be used for brainstorming and team building.
Start playing today!
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Connection and I Love You Rituals: Conscious Discipline®
Connections on the outside with other people help build neural connections inside your brain. Connections require eye contact, touch, presence and a playful setting, all of which are present when you conduct I Love You Rituals with a child. This clip features Dr. Becky Bailey, the founder of Conscious Discipline, discussing ways to use I Love You Rituals with older children. . . . keep reading
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Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas
Julie Bartkus
Early Childhood Consultant, Cathy Abraham will inspire you with this 18-page document that honors those who are dedicated to this industry. This is a great reference for teacher appreciation week and every day of the year. . . . keep reading
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Educators Who Change Lives!
Come along on a journey and discover 21 educators who throughout time changed the lives of so many people in so many ways. You'll see that you're in excellent company with the work you do everyday. This is a great team building activity. . . . keep reading
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10 Tips To Help Our Parents Feel Like Gold
Right now it's more important than ever to make the parents in your child care program feel like gold - to find ways to stand out above the other programs in your area. One way to accomplish this goal is through helping staff members communicate constructively with parents. . . . keep reading
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11 Tips To Help Staff Create Positive Friendships At Work
Do you ever feel like your staff could use a little help when it comes to creating friendships at work? Perhaps they jump into relationships with co-workers too fast and then get disappointed when confidential information is not kept confidential. Or perhaps they mistake destructive communication patterns such as workplace gossip as a friendship bond when in fact it's a false connection. . . . keep reading
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Question: Open Door Policy
Julie Bartkus
Here's a fun idea that will increase your staff's desire to attend staff meetings and at the same time increase their knowledge. The idea is to post a raffle question on a raffle box 2 weeks before . . . keep reading
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Question: Separation
Julie Bartkus
Here's a fun idea that will increase your staff's desire to attend staff meetings and at the same time increase their knowledge. The idea is to post a raffle question on a raffle box 2 weeks before . . . keep reading
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Fun Child Care Crossword
Here's a crossword puzzle for you and your staff to enjoy. Included in this download is a puzzle to complete, a clue sheet and an answer key. Have fun and enjoy the discussion and brainstorming . . . keep reading
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Safety Word Search
Here's a great way to remind your staff of 61 safety items. Once you click on Download your puzzle, answer key and word list are ready for you to print and implement. The 61 words contained in thi . . . keep reading
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What Not To Wear: Word Search
Get ready to reiterate what not to wear to work without nagging or lecturing. Here's a word search that was created based on words that you submitted. There are 49 words listed in this puzzl . . . keep reading
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Building Bonds With Parents Puzzle
Here's a crossword puzzle for you and your staff to enjoy on the topic of: Building Positive Bonds With Parents. Included in this download is a puzzle to complete, a clue sheet and an answer key. . . . keep reading
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Question: Motor Skill Activities
Julie Bartkus
Here's a fun idea that will increase your staff's desire to attend staff meetings and at the same time increase their knowledge. The idea is to post a raffle question on a raffle box 2 weeks before . . . keep reading
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Question: Synapse of a 24-Month Old
Julie Bartkus
Here's a fun idea that will increase your staff's desire to attend staff meetings and at the same time increase their knowledge. The idea is to post a raffle question on a raffle box 2 weeks before . . . keep reading
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Question: Pre-Schooler Stages of Skills
Julie Bartkus
Here's a fun idea that will increase your staff's desire to attend staff meetings and at the same time increase their knowledge. The idea is to post a raffle question on a raffle box 2 weeks before . . . keep reading
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