Improv to the Rescue!

I just got back from my second of six beginning classes with OKC Improv! How cool is that! I’ve been wanting to do this for years and finally went for it.

Parents, teachers - if you see an opportunity to enroll your kids in improv or theater games, you should definitely encourage them to do it! Beyond developing creativity and confidence, improv is incredible at building teamwork and empathy skills. Allow me to explain…

Crane Wars: Invent Your Own Games!

As kids at my grandparents’ house, when the weather kept us inside, my sister and I often faced mind-crushing boredom. They did have one box of ancient toys in the closet. There was a wooden chicken on wheels that clucked when you pulled it, a red metal cash register, a wooden telephone, and various dolls, animals, balls, and blocks.

We played listlessly with those toys way past the age when they really held any appeal. One day out of desperation my sister and I dragged the toys to the top of the narrow staircase that led to the guest bedroom. Several hours later, our parents had to beg us to put them away and get ready for bed as we excitedly explained what we’d been up to.

Strawberry Tugboat

Okay, so I’m starting a new blog. One where I can write about stuff I care about. That means kids, creativity, science, education, parenting, music. Hopefully, you care about that stuff too. Hopefully, I’ll write and share brilliant articles that help. 

You may be wondering about the title...