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Relaxation is a learned – and necessary! – skill. But with so little downtime in their lives, today’s children receive few chances to learn it. You can help the little ones in your care achieve calm with these 33 simple activities.

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Self-regulation, by definition, involves the ability to control emotions and actions by oneself. And how do we help the little ones do that? By making self-regulation fun! These 36 games do just that!

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Over the course of a lifetime, the opportunities to cooperate and collaborate with others – family members, spouses, coworkers, etc. – are too numerous to count! But children receive very little practice with the art of cooperation. These 42 games offer that practice!

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There’s nothing like a circle to bring about a feeling of togetherness. These 33 games can help create a sense of community and reduce challenging behaviors in your learning environment!

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The research is clear: the brain needs breaks if it’s going to function optimally! If you’re looking for quick and easy activities to help keep children alert and engaged, you need look no further than this guide’s 56 energizers!

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I hear from teachers all the time that the children can't hold themselves upright, walk a block without becoming exhausted, or keep from falling out of their chairs! The reason? They aren't getting enough big body play! The human body was meant to develop through movement. But gone are the days of playing tag, running wild through neighborhoods, and rolling down hills -- just because they could. This guide -- with its 51 active games -- can help you bring big body into their lives!