by Shannon Popkin | Dec 14, 2012 | Games, Holidays, Parties, School
Looking for some games for your child’s classroom Christmas party? Here is one of my favorites. This game will work for second through fifth graders:Four CornersMake signs for the following categories on four pieces of paper:Christmas charactersChristmas...
by Shannon Popkin | Nov 16, 2012 | Anxiety, Differences, Disagreement, Family, Holidays, Parties, Problems, Roles, Women
I’d like to call for a huddle before we kick off the holiday seasons. Calling all the women in the family, please. Can we huddle up for a moment?Now, please don’t call me coach. I’m really not in a position to be coaching anyone on these matters. So...
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 29, 2012 | Holidays, Parties, School
When you’re planning a classroom party, sometimes you want to have some Fillers & Extras ready to go, to fill any time gaps that you might have.I like to use ‘Paragraphs with Holes’. You know–the stories with words missing that the kids...
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 11, 2012 | Games, Holidays, Parties
The Mask Game: I’ve used this game for 1st- 5th grades, and it’s always worked really well!Prep: Either bring in an assortment of masks, or have the kids make their own masks, using paper plates with holes for eyes and yarn stapled to the...
by Shannon Popkin | Aug 17, 2012 | Advice, Games, Parenting, Parties, Pregnancy
Here’s a fun game for a Baby Shower called “Possible Parenting Advice”.Supplies:1 package of 3×5 cards2 baskets, labeled “Questions” and “Advice”Give everyone two cards. On the first card, ask everyone to write a question...